Maintenance Technician (59281)

What You'll Actually Do

San Lucas Senior Apartments is a 196-unit property in Los Angeles, and this role keeps it running day to day. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with on-call availability for emergencies outside those hours. That on-call piece is worth stating plainly: it won't be every weekend, but when a water heater fails at 9pm or a lock stops working, you're the call. That's part of the job.

Day-to-day work covers the full range of general maintenance: completing work orders on schedule, handling turns within five days of move-out, and keeping the building's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in working order. You'll do light electrical work (outlets, breakers, fixtures), plumbing repairs, HVAC upkeep, painting interior and exterior surfaces, and maintaining door hardware including locks, closers, and controllers. You'll also be responsible for fire safety documentation, including extinguisher logs and alarm system records. That paperwork side matters on a senior property, where compliance and documentation aren't optional.

Turns are often where maintenance technicians feel the most pressure. Five days from move-out to move-in ready is a tight window on a 196-unit property, and staying organized across multiple units simultaneously is a real skill. If you've managed that pace before, you know what it takes.

What You Bring

• At least one year of hands-on maintenance technician experience
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general building systems
• Comfort with tools, manual repairs, and reading a punch list
• Strong time management across multiple open work orders
• Attention to detail in both the physical work and documentation
• High school diploma required; HVAC certification or CMRP is a plus but not required

The Broader Picture

Working a senior community adds a layer of responsibility that general apartment maintenance doesn't always carry. Residents may have mobility limitations, may rely on specific building systems more heavily, and may have less tolerance for delays when something in their unit isn't working. Patience and communication matter here alongside technical skill. A technician who can explain what they're fixing and why, without being dismissive or rushed, tends to do well in this environment.

Pay runs $25 to $26 per hour. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan with HSA, FSA, HRP, and HRA options.

If you've got the technical foundation and you're honest about what property maintenance actually involves, this is a stable, full-time role with a company that manages properties across the LA area.