Apartment Maintenance Technician

Renovation Technician / Apartment Maintenance

The Renovation Technician performs full-time interior apartment renovation work, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This role focuses on completing high-quality repairs and upgrades in occupied and vacant units, using a broad range of trade skills including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting. The position starts on a temporary basis with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role based on satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior apartment renovations, including demolition, installation, and finishing work in occupied and vacant units.
• Complete plumbing tasks such as installing, repairing, and troubleshooting fixtures, fittings, and basic piping issues.
• Carry out electrical work, including minor wiring, fixture installation, troubleshooting, and safe repair of common electrical problems.
• Execute carpentry work such as framing, trim installation, door and cabinet repairs, and general structural adjustments.
• Install, repair, and finish drywall, including hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and patching damaged areas.
• Perform painting work, including surface preparation, priming, and applying finish coats to walls, ceilings, and trim.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for installation, repair, and renovation tasks.
• Conduct appliance repair and installation as needed, ensuring proper operation and adherence to safety standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance and renovation issues to determine efficient, long-lasting solutions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within apartments, common spaces, and storage areas.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service when interacting with residents, property staff, and vendors.
• Document completed work and communicate status updates to supervisors or property contacts as required.
• Participate in on-call rotation after hire, being available for one week at a time to respond to after-hours maintenance or repair needs.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with interior apartment renovations or closely related residential renovation work.
• Proficiency in basic plumbing tasks, including installation, repair, and troubleshooting of common fixtures and systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical repair and installation, including safe troubleshooting of minor electrical issues.
• Strong carpentry skills, including framing, trim work, door and cabinet repair, and general structural modifications.
• Ability to install, repair, and finish drywall, including hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and patching.
• Competence in painting, including proper surface preparation, priming, and application of finish coats.
• Ability to perform appliance installation and repair using appropriate tools and methods.
• Skilled in using a wide range of hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve maintenance and renovation issues effectively.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with residents and property staff.
• Capability to participate in an on-call rotation after hire, being available for one week at a time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in multifamily housing or apartment communities.
• Comfort working independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple renovation tasks.
• Ability to read and follow basic work orders, instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and performance to support potential transition from temporary to permanent employment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers steady, daytime hours and the chance to move from a temporary assignment into a permanent role based on performance. You will work in an environment that values craftsmanship, reliability, and professional customer service, with the ability to use and grow a broad range of trade skills. The role provides variety in daily tasks and the satisfaction of seeing tangible results from your work as you improve living spaces for residents.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation for one week at a time after hire. Work is performed primarily inside apartment units and residential buildings, focusing on interior renovations and maintenance. The position requires regular use of a full set of renovation tools, including hand tools and power tools, as outlined in the Apartment Reno - Interior Tech Tool List, which the technician is expected to provide in most or all cases. The environment involves active, hands-on work, moving between units and common areas, and adhering to safety practices and guidelines while working with electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and painting materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

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 Anaheim, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.