Resident Manager / Maintenance Technician

Resident Manager / Maintenance Technician

GMD - 3.7

Gardena, CA Job Details Full-time $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid housing Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Property rent collection Spanish Management Property showing Maintenance English Live-in employment Property maintenance Driver's License Facilities maintenance Property management Full Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a skilled, dependable Resident Manager with hands-on maintenance experience to live on-site and lead operations at a 32-unit residential community. This is a combined role — part property management, part maintenance technician — ideal for someone who is equally comfortable handling resident relations and getting repairs done.

WHAT WE OFFER

$21.00/hr — paid semi-monthly On-site housing unit included as part of your total compensation Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Full-time, stable position with a consistent schedule Supportive management team with clear communication and real backup

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the on-site point of contact for all residents — handle questions, concerns, and day-to-day needs professionally and promptly Show available units and assist with the leasing process Collect rent and issue required legal notices in compliance with California law Conduct move-in and move-out inspections Report property updates, resident concerns, and operational issues to the management office Ensure ongoing compliance with Fair Housing laws and company policies

MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete resident service requests promptly and professionally Prepare vacant units for move-in — turns, patching, painting, and repairs Diagnose and repair plumbing or electrical Perform preventive maintenance and routine property inspections Maintain clean, safe common areas and shared spaces Repair doors, locks, cabinets, fixtures, and hardware Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized or larger-scope repairs Track and maintain inventory of supplies and materials Respond to after-hours emergency maintenance as needed Pick up materials and parts as needed to keep work moving

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

This role requires someone who can genuinely do both jobs well. We're looking for a candidate with verifiable experience in both apartment management and hands-on maintenance. Prior experience as a resident manager or property manager (required) Minimum 2 years of hands-on apartment maintenance experience (required) Solid working knowledge of plumbing and electrical Experience completing unit turns — patching, painting, and make-ready work Knowledge of California landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing regulations Bilingual in English and Spanish — strongly preferred Reliable, punctual, and comfortable living on-site and being accessible to residents Organized and detail-oriented — able to stay on top of paperwork & work orders Valid California driver's license and reliable personal transportation Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Employment and housing contingent upon successful background check and employment verification

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly through Indeed. Please include a brief note covering both your property management experience and your maintenance skills and let us know if you are bilingual. We review all applications and contact qualified candidates promptly. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including FEHA and Fair Housing regulations.

Pay:

$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Property maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person