Temporary Maintenance Technician - The Star Companies

*Position Summary

The core focus of this position is the common area and residential maintenance at several manufactured home communities at our 128-space manufactured home community in El Cajon, CA. Duties are assigned daily directly by the Community Managers. This is a three- to six-month temporary position that has the potential to turn into regular employment.

*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
• Accountable
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

*Performance Objectives

• Common area maintenance.
• Minor electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, and outlets, etc.
• Minor painting.
• 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 the property.
• Troubleshooting of utility system outages and problems.
• Working with utility meter shut-offs.
• Replacing gas, electric, and water meters, per mandated schedule.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.

*Key Competencies

• Be customer-service oriented.
• Possess a good work ethic and uphold the company values.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to resolve challenges logically and know when to refer more complex issues to a higher-level manager 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.
• Own basic tools.

*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 - Mobile Home Park experience is a plus.
• 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 to work, and automobile insurance - required.

*Compensation/Position Details

• Full-time, Monday thru Friday, 40 hours per week
• $20 - $22/hour
• Temporary position for three to six months, with the potential to become a full-time, regular employee.

*What we offer after full-time, regular employment

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• 5 Paid Vacation, accrual starts immediately
• 10 Paid Holidays

Location: El Cajon, CA 92019

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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.