Maintenance Technician

Job Title/Type: Maintenance Technician/Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Position Status: Full Time

Location: this position will be servicing the following locations: Carson - Avalon, Carson - Wilmington, Commerce - Olympic, Long Beach - 15th, Long Beach - Atlantic, Long Beach - Santa Fe, Westminster - Edwards, Los Angeles - Central, Los Angeles - Wilshire, Vernon - Alameda, Costa Mesa - Harbor, Costa Mesa - Newport, Costa Mesa - Superior, Costa Mesa - Whittier, Huntington Beach - Hamilton, CA

Pay range: Commensurate with Experience $22.00 to $27.00 per hour + $500 monthly car allowance

Travel Time: 50% or more

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician with vast knowledge of different facilities maintenance functional role. The qualified candidate will also have a proven successful track record in facilities maintenance role handling the day-to-day repairs and maintenance work in office premises and buildings.

Responsibilities

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be responsible for 5-10 Properties to perform the following maintenance duties and areas of responsibilities:

• Document repair actions and turn logs in
• Perform repairs and maintenance work
• Perform minor electrical such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, fixtures, timers and switches
• Repair swing doors, roll-up doors, latches and hasps (locking mechanisms)
• Perform minor plumbing such as toilet, faucet, garbage disposal repairs
• Perform minor drywall and carpentry to repair damage and update facilities
• Paint outdoor and indoor surfaces made of all materials such as wood, concrete, or brick
• Experience with HVAC a plus, but not required
• Experience with welding a plus, but not required
• Assist in other facilities duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• Possesses a valid Driver's License
• Have vast knowledge of different maintenance equipment and tools
• Previous experience in maintenance required
• Must have tools and a pickup truck
• Team player and can collaborate with other departments in the organization
• Ability to deal effectively with co-workers, property managers, company personnel, and other consultants/vendors
• Ability to work flexible hours depending on various facilities project deadlines

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• $6,000 contributed annually toward Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance Coverage - up to $50,000 per employee (Basic Life & AD&D)
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off offered -earn 2 weeks per year at the start of your hire date
• Up to 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid On-going Professional Development & Training
• Rewards & Recognition (Manager's Quarterly & Yearly Outstanding Achievement Awards, Core Value Award, Years of Service & Wall of Fame)
• Company Sponsored Events throughout the Year (Holiday Parties & Gifts, Company Picnic, Team building, etc.)
• Huge Potential for Career Mentorship, Growth and Advancement
• Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors
• Monthly Vehicle Allowance

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: frequently remains mobile up to 90% of the time walking up to 3 miles per day and in stationary position (i.e., sitting) up to 1 hours per day

• Move/Traverse: frequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

• Carry Weight: frequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 5-50 pounds
• Hearing and Speech frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties ("WPI") is an owner-operator of self storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of March 2024, WPI has approximately 15.2 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is approaching $3.2 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It, a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure-It has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.

At-Will Employment & Equal Opportunity Employer:

Westport Properties, Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides at-will, equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetics. Furthermore, Westport Properties, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age, disability, color, genetics, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in compliance with federal, state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.