Maintenance Technician - Elan Alicante

Overview

Maintenance Supervisor – Elan Alicante | Carlsbad, CA

At Sunrise, we practice resident hospitality, focusing on what matters most: helping people feel right at home. We are people-people who pride ourselves in providing our residents with a Positive Living Experience.

What you’ll do

• Directs in all aspects of property maintenance, including preventative, corrective, deferred, and emergency maintenance.
• Prepares or assists in preparing all market-ready apartments in regard to painting, carpet cleaning, general repairs, housekeeping, etc. within 3 to 5 days after they have been vacated.
• Performs various preventative maintenance functions and records findings in maintenance log.
• Maintain accurate inventory control of tools, equipment and supplies. Uses personal protective equipment as assigned and instructed (e.g., back belts, goggles, dust mask, hard hats and gloves).
• Assists in performing apartment move-in and move-out inspections as directed by Site Management.
• Ensures maintenance requests are handled promptly and completed within 24 hours; if parts must be ordered, notifies Site Management and informs residents of delays.
• Adheres to monthly preventive maintenance directives (lighting, fire safety, pool/spa, life/safety hazards, signage check).
• Knows location of gas, electric, irrigation, and water shutoffs, all apartment and fixture shutoffs, and sewer cleanouts; posts maps and ensures staff are familiar with them.
• Controls expenses and purchases with approval from the Community Manager for expenditures.
• Ensures residents are provided with a clean, safe, well-maintained community by completing regular inspections.
• Responds to resident service requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Supports the Maintenance Director and/or Property Manager on special projects.
• Performs appliance, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pool, custodial, and carpentry work as necessary.
• Maintains exterior curb appeal and cleanliness of grounds, laundry room, pool/spa, recreation room, rental office, restrooms, and common areas.
• Performs pool/spa maintenance to ensure good appearance and cost-effective operation.
• Works with maintenance staff to keep grounds and common areas free of trash and debris.
• Monitors the maintenance and upkeep of all mechanical equipment, including water heaters and HVAC units.
• Maintains records and safety data sheets for all hazardous materials and ensures staff are aware of precautions.
• As team leader, trains and supervises community maintenance staff and participates in hiring, interviewing, training, and performance reviews with the Property Manager.
• Coordinates activities with Site Management and maintenance departments.
• Recommends measures to improve operations, safety and service quality; suggests changes to increase efficiency.
• Ensures safe work practices are followed by all maintenance staff and holds monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains open communication with Property Manager and other team members; communicates maintenance problems or life/safety deficiencies to Site Management.
• Supports capital improvements planning and project specifications, bid processes, contracts, and negotiations when applicable.
• Ensures timely and accurate submission of time sheets for the team.

What you will need

• 1+ years of property maintenance experience is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is required.
• A valid driver's license in good standing is required for this position, as regular travel between multiple sites is part of the role.

Who you are

• Focused with high attention to detail
• Curious and proactive
• Growth-oriented and well-organized
• Disciplined and self-sufficient
• A strong communicator
• Tech savvy

What’s in it for you

We believe people do their best work when they’re supported—personally, professionally, and beyond. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Competitive compensation and career growth – As our company grows, so do opportunities for our team.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tax-Saving Benefits – Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Peace of Mind – Company-paid life insurance.
• Work Model – Support for work-life balance while staying connected.
• Time to Recharge – Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Sunrise Management is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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