Maintenance Technician

City:
Oxnard, State:
California. The Maintenance Technician at Monterey Villas performs general maintenance tasks—including work orders, unit turns, grounds upkeep, curb appeal, clubhouse, amenities, and common areas—to preserve the assets and provide a quality living environment for residents. This position reports to the Community Manager, General Operations Manager, or Maintenance Supervisor.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances.
• Repair and maintain interior and exterior property features such as doors, windows, walls, flooring, and fixtures.
• Respond to maintenance requests from residents, ensuring timely and efficient issue resolution.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents—including painting, cleaning, and repairing or replacing damaged or worn items—and ensure all units meet community standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of common areas, equipment, and building systems to identify maintenance needs.
• Implement a preventive maintenance schedule to reduce equipment failure and costly repairs.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests (e.g., plumbing leaks, electrical outages, HVAC failures) and be available for on‑call duty as required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, building codes, and report any hazards or compliance issues.
• Maintain adequate supply of tools, equipment, and materials, and assist in organizing and stocking the maintenance shop.
• Complete work orders and related documentation accurately and maintain tracking records.
• Assume additional duties and tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of property‑management or related experience.
• HVAC and/or CPO license preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair with hands‑on experience.
• Knowledge of environmental/industrial hazards (e.g., asbestos, lead, mold, radon) applicable to residential housing.
• Ability to use a personal smart device for property‑operations apps and communication.
• General understanding of Microsoft Suite and property‑management software.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Proven organizational and time‑management skills.

• Operate in a fast‑paced indoor and outdoor setting.
• Multitask, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Interact frequently with clients or customers, demonstrating effective communication and professionalism.
• Work five days onsite, typically including weekend coverage, and be on‑call as requested.
• Perform continuous physical effort including heavy lifting (over 50 lbs.) and other strenuous activities.
• Possibility of occasional travel to meetings or other locations.

• No formal supervisory responsibilities.
• Communicate basic technical or factual information to colleagues and immediate managers.
• Handle routine, somewhat repetitive problems using clear directions and defined procedures.
• Make moderate decisions affecting own job area and results.

All full‑time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, career growth opportunities, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401(k) employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and more. The company provides 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, prioritizing work/life balance. Most positions receive a 20% housing discount. New hires generally start between $22.00 and $26.44 per hour, with the final salary offer determined after reviewing relevant factors such as skill set, experience, internal equity, and business needs.