Maintenance Technician (Carmel)

Lewis Apartment Communities, a division of The Lewis Group of Companies, one of the largest privately owned Real Estate developers in the nation, is a leading property management company specializing in upscale residential communities in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. 

We provide our residents with top-notch living experiences and are seeking a talented Apartment Maintenance Technician to join our team at Carmel, a beautiful community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.  

Career Overview: As a key member of our Maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of our residents by performing a variety of maintenance tasks. 

Your key Responsibilities: 

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on residential apartments, common areas, and facilities.
• Conduct inspections to identify and resolve maintenance issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance systems.
• Perform painting, carpentry, and drywall repairs as needed.
• Assist with apartment turnovers and ensure units are in top condition for new residents.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and equipment.
• Collaborate with the property management team and fellow maintenance staff.

 Skills to help you Succeed: 

• Proven experience in residential maintenance, preferably in upscale apartment communities.
• Strong knowledge of basic maintenance, including drywall repair, plumbing, electrical, and appliance troubleshooting. HVAC experience is a big plus.
• Basic carpentry and painting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability for on-call and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance are required (for electric golf cart operation in CA.).

 NOTE: If candidates prefer to live on-site, a 20% employee discount is available, or a $250 employee discount at a sister community.  Living within 35 minutes of the community is required. Technician also needs to be on call (rotation between 3 technicians). Other requirements include:  

• Moving and transporting heavy objects, as needed
• Bending/stooping/walking repeatedly over time and throughout your community.
• Ascend/descend stairs and ladders as required.
• Ability to exchange information and communicate with Company employees and the public by speaking/reading/writing English. 

This is your opportunity to join a name-recognized, growing company with a strong history, a broad future, and a promote-from-within company culture. Join the Lewis Group of Companies and you will be an important part of our winning team with a long history of successful community management. 

Salary & Perks: In addition to a competitive hourly salary (Base pay starting rate of $25-30/ hr Depending on Experience) and annual bonus and pay raise, Lewis offers a variety of med/dental benefits, a $100/month cellphone allowance, over $700 in tools to do your work, a 401k savings plan with company match, insurance, apartment discounts, advancement opportunities and much more! For more company information, please visit www.lewiscareers.com

Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we pride ourselves on recruiting, employing, training, compensating, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.