Maintenance Technician - Roving - Urban Properties

Job description

**Roving Maintenance Technician - Sunrise Management – Urban Properties Division** **San Diego, California** **Who we are:** At Sunrise, we practice resident hospitality, focusing on what matters most: Helping people feel right at home. We are *people* people who pride ourselves in providing our residents with a Positive Living Experience. **About this role:** The Roving Maintenance Technician provides hands-on maintenance support across multiple Sunrise properties, ensuring each assigned community meets company standards for quality, safety, and curb appeal. This role supports onsite teams during staffing gaps, high-volume work periods, or special projects, adapting to varied environments and property needs. Responsibilities include general maintenance, preventive programs, timely service request completion, and adherence to all safety regulations while traveling between sites as scheduled by management. **Hourly Pay Range:** $25.00 - $27.00 DOE **What you’ll do - Includes but are not limited to:** **Maintenance and Repairs** - Perform general maintenance tasks, including appliance repair, basic electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, pool maintenance, and custodial work. - Maintain the exterior curb appeal of the community and ensure the cleanliness of the grounds. - Assist with daily upkeep of pools, spas, laundry rooms, recreation areas, rental offices, restrooms, and other common areas. - Ensure apartments are rent-ready within 3-5 days of vacancy. - Respond promptly and professionally to tenant service requests, ensuring efficient resolution within 24 hours. Notify the Community Manager and residents of delays caused by part orders or other factors. **Property Inspections** - Maintain accurate inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies. - Use personal protective equipment (e.g., back belts, goggles, dust masks, hard hats, gloves) as instructed and assigned. - Conduct inspections and adhere to monthly preventive maintenance directives, including lighting, fire safety, pool/spa, life/safety hazards, and signage checks. - Understand the locations of gas, electricity, irrigation, and water shutoffs, as well as sewer cleanouts. **Collaboration and Documentation** - Assist with move-in and move-out inspections as directed. - Monitor and document the status of vacant units. - Recommend improvements to methods of operation, safety, and service quality. - Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment to enhance efficiency. - Perform on-call emergency service as required. - Collaborate on special projects such as preventive maintenance of building components or mechanical systems. - Adhere to Sunrise Management’s Injury and Illness Prevention Policy and Hazardous Materials Policy. Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used on-site and ensure familiarity with safety precautions. - Communicate maintenance problems or safety concerns promptly to Site Management. - Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English required. - Represent Sunrise Management professionally, maintaining a neat appearance and adhering to the company’s dress code. **Other Duties and Responsibilities** - Attend and participate in training seminars as requested. - Assist other staff members as needed. - Deliver communications to residents as required. - Support resident functions and activities. - Perform additional duties as assigned. **Multi-Site Support & Communication** - Rotate between assigned Sunrise communities within the designated region to provide coverage and operational support. - Maintain regular communication with Community Managers and Maintenance Supervisors regarding priorities, property updates, and resident needs. - Support consistency in maintenance standards and safety practices across all sites. **Travel Requirements** - Travel between multiple properties daily; mileage reimbursed per company policy. - Must be flexible with scheduling to support urgent maintenance needs. **What you will need:** - Valid CA driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and proof of insurance required. - Must be able to travel to multiple property locations within assigned region. - 1-2 years of hands-on maintenance experience (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting). - General computer skills, including operating a mobile device required. - Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills - Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations. - Ability to work independently. - Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and holidays. - Ability to maintain a flexible, available schedule to respond promptly and resolve after-hours and weekend emergency maintenance. **Who you are:** - Focused with high attention to detail - Curious and proactive - Growth-oriented and well-organized - Disciplined and self sufficient - A strong communicator - Tech savvy **What’s in it for you:** We believe people do their best work when they’re supported—personally, professionally, and beyond. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team: - **Competitive compensation and career growth –**As our company continues to grow and expand, so do the opportunities for our team. - **Comprehensive Health Benefits –** We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. - **Tax-Saving Benefits** – Take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses efficiently. - **Peace of Mind** – Company-paid life insurance offers financial protection for you and your loved ones. - **Work Model** – Strong support for a work-life balance while keeping you connected and engaged. - **Time to Recharge** – Generous **paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays** so you can truly unplug and come back refreshed. Sunrise Management is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.