Apartment Maintenance Technician (La Mesa, CA)

CVG Properties is actively searching for a skilled and enthusiastic Apartment Maintenance Technician to join our team at The Palms of La Mesa, a 78-unit apartment community in La Mesa, CA. Join a property management team focused on providing residents a great place to live, where you are valued as our most important asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete make-ready turns, including painting, repairs, appliance testing, mechanical work, and carpentry
• Report maintenance concerns on appliances, HVAC, electrical, and more (e.g., replacing light bulbs in common areas and breezeways, replacing window screens, replacing air filters, moving appliances)
• Report maintenance concerns on available apartments, models, and common areas to the Community Manager
• Respond to service work orders to make technical repairs or replacements, and assist the maintenance staff as needed
• Answer and resolve after-hours emergency calls on a rotating schedule with the Maintenance Team
• Maintain meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, and building exteriors, including minor landscaping duties as needed and pressure washing
• Interact and communicate effectively with residents, property staff, and vendors to complete maintenance duties and requests
• Observe and promote safety and risk management in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policy
• Promote resident satisfaction by maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and curb appeal, and interact courteously and professionally with current and prospective residents at all times
• Conduct pre-move-in and post-move-out apartment inspections and ensure timely completion of quality unit turns

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of experience in residential/apartment property management or a directly related field
• General maintenance, HVAC, and carpentry skills
• EPA Section 608 Certification preferred (or ability to obtain within a defined period of hire)
• Yardi experience preferred
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to others
• Ability to communicate in English—verbally and in writing—sufficient to respond to on-call and after-hours service calls, interact effectively with residents, and accurately complete on-call and site inspection logs
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory motor vehicle record, and current auto insurance required
• Compliance with all safety requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work evenings and weekends if/when necessary (including on-call rotation)
• Understanding of and adherence to Fair Housing laws

Physical Requirements

• Involves physical activity typical of apartment maintenance, including walking the property, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and lifting
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, including in summer heat
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role

Benefits

• Competitive salary with monthly and on-call incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Professional development training
• Excellent growth and promotion opportunities
• Employee referral incentives
• Apartment rent discounts, bonuses, and recognition for a job well done