Maintenance Technician II (550 Moreland)

It's a Tuesday morning and you're already three service requests deep before 9 a.m. One unit needs a leaking shut-off valve addressed, another has a garbage disposal that quit, and a turn from last week still needs a final punch list walk. That's the rhythm here.

The Work

Prometheus Real Estate Group operates the largest privately held apartment portfolio in the San Francisco Bay Area, with over 13,000 units across Silicon Valley, Portland, and Seattle. This Maintenance Technician II position is based at 550 Moreland in Santa Clara, a market where well-maintained housing carries real weight for residents who have options.

The core of the job breaks into two areas: daily service requests and apartment turnovers. On the service side, you'll troubleshoot and repair most major mechanical systems and handle all minor ones. That means plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair and installation, and painting. On the turn side, you're responsible for moving units through make-ready efficiently so they're ready for incoming residents on schedule. Both sides require you to prioritize, work independently, and communicate clearly with residents who expect things handled right the first time.

On-call availability is required. That's worth saying plainly: some nights and weekends, you'll get a call. Prometheus does offer standby pay and on-call premium pay to compensate for that reality, but the expectation is real and worth knowing upfront.

What You Bring

• At least two years of hands-on apartment maintenance experience
• Practical working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance systems, and painting
• Basic computer proficiency for work order management and communication
• Physical capability to stand, climb, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Most of the work happens outdoors in moderate temperatures
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

Pay runs from $29.50 to $33.25 per hour depending on experience. Beyond the hourly rate, Prometheus offers a discretionary semi-annual bonus, on-call premium pay, referral bonuses, and additional incentives tied to training, renovations, and lease-up performance. Benefits include fully company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, a 401(k) with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and tenure-based housing discounts that become more meaningful the longer you stay.

One thing that separates stronger candidates here: the ability to communicate with residents the same way you'd want someone to communicate with you when something in your home is broken. The technical repair matters, but so does the five-second acknowledgment that you understand why a resident is frustrated. Prometheus tracks resident satisfaction closely, and techs who treat service calls as customer interactions, not just work orders, tend to stand out.

For someone looking to grow, the Technician II level at a vertically integrated company like this creates real exposure. Prometheus handles acquisitions, development, value-add renovations, and operations in-house, which means a skilled tech can build a track record that translates into lead tech or maintenance supervisor opportunities without leaving the company.