Maintenance Technician - Santa Monica

Job Description:

We are hiring two experienced Apartment Maintenance Technicians at Santa Monica Christian Towers, a 163-unit, Tax Credit, age restricted (62+) residential property located in Santa Monica, CA. This building will be starting a rehab construction after March 2026.

Benefits-At-A-Glance

• Free apartment unit
• Regular full-time schedule is Monday- Friday with flexible starting and end times.
• 100% Company Paid for Medical & Dental HMO; Option to upgrade to PPO coverage 90% Company Paid
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Two (2) Weeks of Paid Vacation accrued upon hire
• Sixteen (16) Paid Holidays
• Nine (9) Paid Sick Days
• $1,000 referral bonus program
• Tools provided by TSA

About TSA

Thomas Safran & Associates ('TSA Housing') builds, owns, and manages 75+ apartment communities throughout Central and Southern California. We have beautiful, well-maintained buildings that offer enriching activities for our residents. Our goal is to enhance the world in which we live and enrich the lives of the people who reside in our buildings.

We are a growing 250+ employee company that cares deeply for our residents and employees and appreciate their hard work. TSA is proud to partner with leading organizations to change the future of our neighborhoods by providing quality housing for populations in need. We are at the forefront of leasing up high profile communities with public/private partnerships and have many projects in the pipeline for future career development.

You can be part of a diverse, talented and inclusive team of people who like coming to work every day and innovating together. Our employees are passionate about their work and love making a difference. A successful candidate is bright, has a warm and caring personality, excellent communication skills, and will serve our residents with integrity and compassion.

Responsibilities:

This role supports a large-scale rehabilitation of an occupied 162-unit high-rise community. 

• With the Senior Rehab Manager, coordinate between Development, ownership, construction partners, onsite operations, and residents during rehabilitation.
• Assist with monitoring the rehabilitation progress, schedules, and operational impacts, escalating risks or delays as appropriate.
• Assist with coordination for unit access in collaboration with construction and site staff to ensure project timelines are maintained.
• Attend regular project meetings and maintain awareness of construction schedules and operational impacts.
• Monitor site safety, unit protection, and resident impact during construction, escalating concerns as needed.

• Prepare and turn units for move-ins (make ready)
• Complete typical apartment work orders
• General preventative maintenance and unit inspections
• Exterior property maintenance, sidewalk grinding and landscaping vendor supervision
• Minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs and troubleshooting
• Replacement and repair of household appliances and items (i.e. refrigerator, stoves, sinks, drains, toilets)
• Opportunity to do basic welding, minor HVAC repair and special projects
• Light cleaning and pickup of grounds in accordance with safety and sanitizing protocols

Experience and Skills:

• High School diploma/GED.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in facilities maintenance, hotel or apartment community experience.
• General maintenance, plumbing and electrical skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and communication skills.
• Warm, outgoing personality.
• We also provide amazing training and mentorship.

Thomas Safran & Associates is committed to providing a safe workplace for employees and take preventative safety measures and PPE seriously. We require all new hires to be fully vaccinated prior to a start date. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Conditional offers of employment are contingent upon an employment background investigation which may include but is not limited to: professional references; verification of prior employment; credit information; driving records; criminal history report; drug testing (based on the position requirements); and COVID-19 vaccination verification.