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Temporary Maintenance Technician

4/20/2026

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing daily interior and exterior property maintenance, including cleaning, painting, and repairing vacant units. They also manage work orders, maintain inventory, conduct unit inspections, and ensure building systems are functioning correctly.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
People's​ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) builds affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities on the Central Coast of California in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Monterey counties.
About the Role

Description

Essential Functions

  • Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks/curbs/gutters as needed, and checking fencing for any required repairs.
  • Clean, paint and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures. 
  • Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system, and make repairs for tenant after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
  • Determine if any items requiring repair is under warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if under warranty.
  • Determine if any repair items are resident caused and notify Property Manager. 
  • Maintain parts and supplies inventory. Order necessary parts, appliances, etc.
  • Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the Facilities Manager.
  • Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in property Preventative Maintenance Plan. 
  • Notify the Property Manager of any tenant violations.
  • Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
  • Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
  • Repair washers and dryers as needed, or notify the Property Manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
  • Repair and change locks as needed, and manage tenant lockouts.
  • Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule, for sites with security gates.
  • Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.

Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

  • Basic construction or building maintenance knowledge required. 
  • Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency highly desired.
  • Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.

 

Experience Requirements

Maintenance Technician I

  • Minimum of 1 year maintenance or construction experience required.
  • Yardi or similar work order software experience highly desired.

 

 License/Certification Requirements

  • Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.

 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7-8 hours daily, bend, squat, reach.
  • Willing to travel to different properties for coverage, after hour calls, and emergency repairs.

 

Key Skills
Building maintenanceConstructionPreventative maintenanceYardiHand toolsLight equipment operationMicrosoft OfficeComputer proficiencyInspection reportingLock repairAppliance repairInventory management
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