Maintenance Technician - The Star Companies

*Position summary

The core focus of this position is the maintenance and janitorial of the common areas at two of our manufactured home communities in Ventura County. Duties will be assigned daily under the direction of the Community Managers at the properties located in Camarillo and Oxnard.

*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

*Position Performance Objectives

• Common area maintenance and janitorial.
• 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 of the properties.
• Troubleshooting of utility system outages and problems.
• Working with water and gas meter shut-offs.
• Monthly meter reading.
• Replacing utility 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 to use at work.

*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

• High school or GED equivalent
• Two years minimum of recent experience in apartment/residential maintenance, Mobile Home Park experience is a plus.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License with reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.

*What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• 5 vacation days first year, accrual begins immediately

Hourly Range: $18 - $22 per hour, 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday

Other Particulars: Job requires traveling and performing job duties at separate properties located in Camarillo, 2 days per week, and Oxnard, 3 days per week.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.