Maintenance Technician - The Star Companies

*Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep for our RV park and studio apartment building in San Ysidro, and a small mobile home park in Chula Vista, with the emphasis on community common area maintenance and janitorial. Duties will be assigned under the direct supervision of the Property Manager.

*Company Overview

Founded in 1958, The Star Companies is a family-owned and operated firm specializing in the manufactured housing industry. With communities throughout California, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada, we provide Value in Housing and Integrity in Service. Star's Mission Statement is: We provide superior service to manufactured home communities, maximizing value of the properties that we are entrusted to serve.

*Company Core Values

• Transparency
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

*Performance Objectives

• Common area maintenance.
• Common area janitorial (laundry rooms, bathrooms, etc.)
• Minor painting.
• Minor electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, and outlets, etc.
• Minor plumbing repairs such as replacing fittings and faucets, clearing drain stoppages, etc.
• General maintenance such as replacing screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, and locks, as well as maintaining and cleaning of the properties.
• Troubleshoot of utility system outages and problems.
• Work with water meter shutoffs.
• Preparation of vacant units for occupancy.
• Assist with move-in and move-out inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.

*Key Competencies

• Be customer-service oriented.
• Possess a good work ethic and uphold the company values.
• Be able to follow work/service ticket orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to resolve challenges logically and know when to refer more complex issues to a higher level since duties and tasks are frequently non-routine.
• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, integrity, and exercise confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Be punctual, neat and efficient.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently.

*Physical Requirements

• Has the ability to bend, stoop, walk, climb ladders for 90% of a typical working day.
• Has the ability to bend, lift and reach boxes and maintenance supplies of 30 pounds or more.
• Has the ability to safely use tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, drills, and saws.
• Has the ability to log maintenance records in a computer or app.

*Experience requirements

• Has a minimum of two years recent experience in property management, apartment/residential maintenance.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent - minimum.
• Has basic-use skills of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Has the ability to research using Google and You Tube.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

*What we offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• 5 vacation day first year, accrual begins immediately

*Compensation Details

• Full-time, Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
• $18 - $22/hour

Location: San Ysidro, CA 92173 & Chula Vista, CA 91911

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

Must be able to pass 7-year background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of background screening.