Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Coordinator – Urgently hiring in Irvine, CA!

Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator
Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (training) Monday-Friday. Then, the shift is either 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Hybrid (Work from Home on Mondays & Fridays)
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a role that offers a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to make a tangible impact? Join a reputable national property management organization as a Maintenance Coordinator in Irvine, CA, and become a vital part of a dynamic team committed to excellence.

As a Maintenance Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the maintenance and customer service functions. You'll manage vendor work orders, coordinate repairs for occupied homes, and ensure smooth communication across teams. Your efforts will directly contribute to maintaining high tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do
As a Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Managing vendor work orders and purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely processing and resolution.
• Communicating effectively with residents regarding work order status and providing updates throughout the process.
• Reviewing, managing, and approving vendor bids within specified approval limits to keep projects within budget.
• Summarizing vendor bids or concerns and forwarding them to the supervisor for review.
• Creating and closing purchase orders across various markets as needed.
• Collaborating with field teams and property managers to coordinate vendor services efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate records of work orders, vendor communications, and related documentation.

What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in property maintenance, dispatching, or working within skilled trades (e.g., plumbing, HVAC, general repairs) strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of residential home repairs, maintenance terminology, and realistic task durations to effectively schedule technicians and assess POs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to de-escalate resident concerns, update work order statuses, and coordinate with field teams.
• Solid typing and multitasking abilities. Familiarity with property management software (Yardi experience is a major plus).
• Ability to evaluate work order details, troubleshoot basic maintenance

For more than 50 years, Helpmates has been connecting job seekers with opportunities in a variety of specialties. When you apply with us, you’ll work one-on-one with our team members so that we can get your resume in front of the right employers. Once we’ve made the connections, we know you’ll take it from there. We're excited to see you thrive!

Company Description

For more than 50 years, Helpmates has been connecting job seekers with opportunities in a variety of specialties. When you apply with us, you’ll work one-on-one with our team members so that we can get your resume in front of the right employers. Once we’ve made the connections, we know you’ll take it from there. We're excited to see you thrive!