Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing daily and weekly maintenance duties across assigned properties to ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities. This role requires strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple work orders through the maintenance application.

Position Type:Full-Time

Location:Long Beach, CA

Pay Rate: $22–$27/hr (up to $30/hr for certified plumbers) + $500/month auto allowance

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Duties:

-Review and approve Paylocity timesheets; immediately report any errors to the Director of Maintenance (DOM).

-Check email for updates, calendar invites, and communications; respond promptly to messages.

-Communicate with property managers regarding assigned work orders and provide estimated completion times (ETAs).

-Properly clock in and out for each work order; report any missed punches to DOM.

-Take a lunch break before five consecutive hours of labor.

-Sync maintenance application regularly, including after logging time, uploading photos, and adding technician notes.

-Capture and upload before, during, and after photos for all completed work orders.

-Verify that smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and GFCI outlets are functioning properly; upload verification photos.

-If unable to complete a work order, immediately notify the property manager and maintenance admin team.

-Close out completed work orders promptly for processing and billing.

-Notify the maintenance admin team by 1:30 PM daily if additional work orders are needed for the following day or if returning to a current assignment.

-Submit all completed work orders and sync the maintenance app before clocking out each day.

Hands-On Repair Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician must be able to independently perform a wide range of hands-on repairs, including but not limited to:

Plumbing:

-Repair leaks, unclog drains, replace garbage disposals, fix running toilets, replace supply lines, install faucets, repair P-traps.

Electrical:

-Replace light fixtures, outlets, switches, GFCIs, ceiling fans, and troubleshoot basic electrical issues.

HVAC (basic):

-Replace filters, troubleshoot lack of airflow, reset or restart units, clear drain lines.

Carpentry & General Repairs:

-Patch and repair drywall, replace door handles/locks, repair cabinets, install shelving, adjust doors, and perform minor framing or trim repairs.

Appliances:

-Diagnose and perform minor repairs on refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, ovens, and washers/dryers.

Painting & Finishing:

-Complete touch-ups, full wall repaints, caulking, and surface prep.

Exterior/Property Repairs:

-Repair fencing, gates, exterior lighting, irrigation troubleshooting, pressure washing, and basic landscaping tasks when needed.

Safety Repairs:

-Test and replace smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguishers (where applicable), and ensure compliance with safety codes.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN TOOLS. GENERAL HAND TOOLS AND A STEP STOOL.

Weekly Duties:

-Review Paylocity timesheets and workflows; complete assigned tasks and address any discrepancies.

-Review and stay current with the rotating overtime schedule.

-Log into the GotSafety application every Friday to complete assigned safety training.

-Review the maintenance application dashboard and submit all outstanding work orders for processing.

-Report all after-hours calls via email to DOM, including date, time, photos, and a detailed description of repairs completed.

Qualifications:

-Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or in a similar facilities role.

-Strong understanding of property maintenance and repair processes.

-Proficiency with maintenance and timekeeping applications (Paylocity, GotSafety, etc.).

-Excellent communication and organizational skills.

-Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.

Work Environment:

-Field-based role requiring travel between properties.

-Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.

-May be required to participate in a rotating on-call or after-hours schedule.

About Vangst:

Vangst is a leading hiring platform that helps companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained and credentialed full-time employees, Vangst has built a go-to talent marketplace for specialized hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ businesses across the country.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in its sector and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the industries Vangst supports, and this number is expected to grow significantly over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to help fill every job for the companies it serves.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected