Midland Properties - Maintenance Technician

Midland Properties is seeking a Maintenance Tech in San Diego County. We are seeking an experienced maintenance technician to manage a portfolio of medium-sized apartment buildings situated throughout San Diego County. Job duties include responding to tenant repair requests, maintaining the building's exterior and common areas, and preparing vacant units for re-rental. The employee will travel daily to buildings in a company-provided vehicle and occasionally respond to after-hours repair emergencies. The position does not require the employee to live on-site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties include, but are not limited to:

Turnover / Make Ready
Prepares vacant units for re-renting by inspecting units, determining job scope, gathering materials, and completing jobs as instructed by management.
Performs a range of tasks including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other trades.
Repairs cabinets by replacing drawer guides, hinges, and knobs, as well as plywood bottoms and sides, and installing sinks, etc.
Sand, primer, and paint kitchen, bathroom, and linen cabinets.
Replace plumbing fixtures, including angle stops, P-traps, faucets, flappers, fill valves, tub diverters, shower cartridges, garbage disposals, and other similar components.
Repair or replace light fixtures, ceiling fans, exhaust fans, light switches, receptacles, and other electrical components.
Repair or replace doors, locks, and hardware, and make key copies.
Repair or replace window vertical blind tracks and blind slats.
Patch, texture, prime, and paint the ceiling, walls, doors, and wood trim.
Take before-and-after photos of the unit turnover and upload them to the AppFolio software.

Tenant Repair Requests
Respond to tenant repair requests by assessing the scope of work, gathering materials, and completing work tasks that could include any (or other) activities above.
The goal is to complete tenant service requests within 7 business days and document repairs by uploading completion photos and repair notes to the AppFolio software.

Common Area Maintenance:
Repair hallway entry doors and gates, including locks, hinges, and adjusting closers.
Occasional cleaning of the common area as needed, including trash removal, sweeping, mopping, and pressure washing.
Repair or replace exterior light fixtures and replace bulbs.
Maintain awareness of property condition and report any maintenance, safety hazards, and liability issues. Inspect walkways, stairs, handrails, fences, and building exterior for hazards.
Maintain awareness of all utility meter shut-offs, unit shut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.

Other Duties
Conduct annual unit and smoke alarm inspections, document unit condition, and create a list of needed repairs.
Manage maintenance materials and supply storage rooms at properties.
Manage maintenance and cleaning supplies, purchasing, and storage.
Maintain and keep an accurate inventory of all company-owned tools.
Maintain the company's maintenance vehicle by having it washed, serviced, and organized with necessary supplies.
Occasional on-call maintenance for after-hours repair emergencies.
Maintain and update service requests in AppFolio software until jobs are completed.

Experience :
• Minimum 3 years maintenance technician experience required.
• Experience in the following trades: painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. **Does not require certifications - just general hands-on ability to handle typical issues.**
• Computer/laptop/tablet, and office skills (MS Office, email, scanning, copying), etc.
• AppFolio maintenance software experience preferred.
• Available for occasional after-hours repair emergencies.
• Reliable transportation with a current driver’s license/clean driving record.

Essential Skills :
• Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with little supervision.
• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good customer service, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations effectively, be flexible, and be a team player.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Must pass background check.

Physical Demands:
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Most of the work takes place inside apartment units or outside building common areas.
• Employee needs to be capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds.
• Employee must be able to operate a variety of hand and electric power tools.
• Employee may use a computer, phone, copier, and other office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear and walk during the course of employment

ABOUT US:
Midland Properties owns and manages multifamily properties located throughout San Diego County. We take pride in the ownership of our buildings and provide a well-managed and well-maintained workforce housing. We work hard to provide our residents with quality and affordable housing with exceptional customer service.