Apartment Maintenance Technician - Bay

About the role

AIR Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Bay Apartments in San Diego, CA. The position offers a starting salary of $23–$25/hr, plus up to $3,000 in annual customer service bonuses and a 50% rent discount valued at $5,000+ per year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality service to residents with a focus on first-time fix and customer satisfaction
• Complete apartment turns efficiently to meet move-in deadlines
• Diagnose and repair issues across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, and general carpentry
• Support preventative maintenance efforts to reduce recurring service requests
• Mentor junior technicians or assist with training as needed
• Assist with vendor oversight and unit inspections when required

Qualifications

• You take pride in doing the job right the first time
• You prioritize resident experience without cutting corners on quality
• You’re comfortable balancing a high volume of service requests
• You show up reliably and contribute to a strong team culture
• You adapt quickly to technology and structured workflows
• You have 2+ years of maintenance experience in apartments, commercial facilities, hotels, or skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• You have working knowledge in at least two core trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, or carpentry)
• You have the ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs independently
• You are willing to work a flexible schedule including on-call rotations (approximately one week per month)
• You have reliable transportation for emergency response
• You are physically able to lift and move equipment
• You can read, write, and speak English

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• HSA/FSA plans
• Short and long-term disability paid by the company
• 50% rent discount available at any AIR Community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply)
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance
• Consumer discounts on various products and services
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth

What Makes You Successful

You take pride in doing the job right the first time
You prioritize resident experience without cutting corners on quality
You’re comfortable balancing a high volume of service requests
You show up reliably and contribute to a strong team culture
You adapt quickly to technology and structured workflows

Additional Information

Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
HSA/FSA plans
Short and long-term disability paid by the company
50% rent discount available at any AIR Community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply)
401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match
Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses
15 hours of paid time annually for community service
Commuter benefits and pet insurance
Consumer discounts on various products and services
Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth

Application Deadline

The initial deadline for applications is 07/25/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled.