Maintenance Technician I

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician performs repairs and upgrades to the interior and exterior of SoLa multi-family rental properties. Under the direction of the Property Manager, responsible for completing work orders, responding to service calls, and interacting with other maintenance field staff and tenants to ensure maintenance requests are completed as directed.

***PAY RATE: UP TO $29 PER HOUR***

ABOUT THE COMPANY

SoLa Impact is an award-winning real estate private equity firm with a double bottom line strategy focused on preserving, rehabbing, and creating high quality... high-quality affordable housing in low-income, Black and brown communities. Only five years after starting its first ground-up project, SoLa Impact was recognized as the 16th largest developer in the nation, and the largest developer based in California by the National Multifamily Housing Council.

SoLa currently owns and manages over $1.2 billion of multifamily assets, almost all of which are in low-income, Black and brown communities. SoLa is currently leveraging private capital to develop 3,000+ affordable and workforce housing units in California.

We are looking to not only help alleviate but to obliterate the obstacle of housing costs in our most marginalized communities. Having successfully raised and fully deployed its fourth fund ($300 million of equity), SoLa Impact expects to raise over $1.5B through a series of funds over the next 3-5 years from a combination of institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth investors. SoLa Impact’s work and strategy have also been the subject of business school case studies at both USC’s Marshall School and Columbia Business School's Masters of Real Estate program.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

● Accept directions from the Property Manager regarding day-to-day work activities

● Perform electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, and janitorial maintenance work

● Repair/replace outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, and appliances, and perform other electrical maintenance duties

● Clean drains, snake pipes, repair water leaks and perform other plumbing maintenance duties

● Prepare walls for painting, patch holes, replace drywall, and paint; sand, stain, and refinish woodwork

● Repair cabinets, floors, tile, doors, doorknobs, and related items

● Analyze, troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair residential kitchen appliances, HVAC units, water heaters, etc.

● Ensure job sites are left free of equipment, supplies, and debris following maintenance performed

● Respond promptly to various maintenance issues including emergencies and inspections

● Collaborate internally with other departments, including Property Management, Construction, and Purchasing

● Complete other tasks and projects as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

● Minimum 1-3 years’ experience hands-on residential maintenance experience required

● Strong mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of residential maintenance repair techniques, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, etc.

● Experience using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

● Fluent in English and Spanish required

● Excellent communication and customer service skills required

● Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment

● Ability to follow verbal/written instructions/directions in a professional and courteous manner

● Reliable transportation to travel between properties

● Passionate about our mission

Benefits

At SoLa Impact, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. We foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace, collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, and accountability. We are looking to bring someone on board as soon as possible. We provide a rewarding and challenging environment. We expect a lot, but give a lot in return. Strongly prefer candidates local to Los Angeles as no relocation assistance will be provided. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

SoLa Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SoLa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.