Apartment Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Apartment Maintenance Technician
Job Description
This role performs a wide range of skilled and semiskilled tasks related to the cleaning, renovation, maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of the interior and exterior of residential units across the Ontario area. The position involves hands-on work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, masonry, and appliance repair and installation, ensuring units are safe, functional, and presentable for residents.
Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, alterations, and general upkeep of residential units, both inside and outside, to maintain a safe and attractive living environment.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks in carpentry, including framing, trim work, and general structural repairs as needed.
• Complete electrical work such as basic wiring, installing or repairing fixtures, and running conduit in accordance with safety standards.
• Perform plumbing tasks including installing, repairing, or replacing pipes, fittings, and fixtures to ensure proper water flow and drainage.
• Handle HVAC-related duties such as basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repairs to heating and cooling systems.
• Conduct painting work, including surface preparation, priming, and finishing to achieve clean, professional results on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
• Repair and install drywall, including patching, taping, mudding, and sanding to restore walls and ceilings to a finished condition.
• Perform masonry-related repairs and minor installations as required to maintain building exteriors and structural elements.
• Install, maintain, and repair household appliances to ensure they operate safely and reliably for residents.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively, including sawzalls, cordless drills or impacts, finish nail guns, grinders, and other standard construction tools.
• Travel to various residential locations throughout the surrounding Ontario area and Inland Empire to complete scheduled work orders and service requests.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and residents, providing updates on work status and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Follow established safety procedures and guidelines while working on electrical, plumbing, and construction tasks to minimize risk and maintain a safe job site.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper handling and storage of tools, materials, and equipment after each job.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in at least two of the following core skills: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and drywall repair.
• Ability to perform residential painting with attention to detail and quality of finish.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with a variety of building systems and components.
• Experience using hand and power tools, including sawzall, cordless drill or impact, finish nail gun, and grinder.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices and building maintenance.
• Capability to work under general supervision while managing assigned tasks independently.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques related to residential maintenance and renovation.
• Strong, positive attitude and reliability in showing up and completing assigned work.
• Clear and respectful communication skills with coworkers and residents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual ability is a plus and can enhance communication with a diverse resident population.
• Experience with HVAC maintenance and minor repairs is an asset.
• Familiarity with the Inland Empire and surrounding Ontario area for efficient travel between job sites.
• Comfort working across multiple trades, adapting to different types of repair and renovation projects.

Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers steady, weekday work across a variety of residential locations, providing the chance to build and expand hands-on trade skills in a supportive environment. You can take pride in improving homes for residents while working with a team that values a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. The variety of tasks keeps the work engaging, and the focus on skill development allows you to grow your capabilities across multiple trades.
Work Environment
The role follows a Monday-Friday work schedule, with assignments at residential properties throughout the Inland Empire and surrounding Ontario area. Work is primarily field-based, requiring travel between different job sites during the week. The environment is hands-on and tool-intensive, involving regular use of hand and power tools such as sawzalls, cordless drills or impacts, finish nail guns, grinders, and other construction equipment. You will work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the unit and type of repair, and should be prepared for typical residential maintenance conditions, including light construction settings and active job sites.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ontario, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ontario,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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