Maintenance Technician II (Madera)

The Skills That Drive This Role

Maintenance work in Silicon Valley multifamily housing demands more than a willingness to fix things. At a property like this one in Sunnyvale, you're working within a portfolio where long-term asset quality is taken seriously. Prometheus has owned and operated Bay Area apartments since 1965, and that tenure shows in how they approach maintenance: turns get done right, not just fast, and residents are treated as neighbors in the literal sense the company uses internally.

The skills this position leans on most are diagnostic thinking and trade breadth. You'll be expected to troubleshoot and repair most major mechanical systems, not just the easy calls. Appliance work, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting. The ability to move across those disciplines without needing to escalate every non-routine issue is what separates a Tech II from an entry-level hire. Two years of apartment maintenance experience is the floor here, and that experience should show up in how you handle a service request from diagnosis to close-out, with a resident waiting on the other side.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Apartment turnovers are a significant part of the workload. In a tight Bay Area market where vacancy carries real cost, make-ready timelines matter. You'll carry a punch list mentality through every turn, catching what a quick walkthrough would miss and getting units back to a quality that reflects the Prometheus standard. Service requests run alongside that work, so the ability to prioritize on the fly is genuinely useful here.

On-call availability is required, and that's worth being direct about. Standby pay and on-call premium pay are part of the compensation structure, but the expectation is real. Evenings and weekends will occasionally be part of the job.

• Two or more years of apartment maintenance experience
• Working knowledge across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, and painting
• Basic computer proficiency for work order management
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks in moderate outdoor conditions
• High school diploma or GED
• On-call availability as needed

What Working at Prometheus Looks Like

Prometheus is a B Corporation and the largest privately held apartment owner in the Bay Area, with over 13,000 units across Silicon Valley, Portland, and Seattle. They operate vertically integrated, which means decisions about renovations, reinvestment, and operations run through one organization. For a maintenance technician, that structure means more internal coordination and less third-party friction on capex work and value-add projects.

Compensation runs $31.00 to $32.25 per hour, with a semi-annual discretionary bonus and additional incentives tied to referrals, training, renovations, and lease-up activity. Benefits include fully company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, 401(k) with employer matching, and tenure-based housing discounts that become more meaningful over time. The educational assistance program is worth noting for technicians who want to build toward an EPA certification, HVAC credential, or broader trade skills.

The career path from a Tech II role at a portfolio this size is real. Strong performers who build out their trade knowledge and resident service instincts are well-positioned to move into lead or senior technician roles, or eventually into maintenance supervisor positions overseeing a property or cluster of properties.