About Prime: Prime Residential is a leading multifamily owner and operator headquartered in San Francisco, with a portfolio of more than 21,000 apartment homes across the West Coast. For more than three decades, we've been committed to caring for communities where residents love to live - pairing well-maintained homes with exceptional service and sought-after locations. We're proud to maintain a richly diverse and inclusive culture where our team members feels welcomed, valued, and set up to do their best work.

Property Details: Villages of Monterey has 424 units and is located in Oceanside, CA.

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in addition to participation in an on-call rotation requirement.

Target Pay: $30.02 per hour

Role Overview: The Paint & Service Technician at Prime Residential plays a key role in maintaining the visual quality and overall appeal of our multifamily apartment communities. This position is primarily responsible for delivering high-quality interior and exterior painting services in apartments, common areas, and pool areas (touch-ups), while also supporting general maintenance operations as needed. The ideal candidate ensures spaces are clean, safe, functional, and aligned with Prime’s standards of excellence. 

Who You Are: 

• Skilled in painting techniques, standards, surface preparation, and cleanup best practices. 
• Knowledgeable about general safety protocols, PPE usage, and proper handling of materials and equipment. 
• General knowledge of minor maintenance repairs and a desire to learn more in the maintenance field. 
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong eye for aesthetics, quality, and cleanliness. 
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. 
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated to grow your career within Prime. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Perform painting services in vacant and occupied units, model apartments, common areas, exterior surfaces, doors, and pool areas (touch-ups). 
• Review daily work assignments and prepare tools, materials, and equipment accordingly. 
• Properly identify, use, and maintain painting equipment, supplies, and personal protective equipment. 
• Follow all safety procedures, including EPA, OSHA, federal, state, and local guidelines, and report any unsafe conditions or practices. 
• Complete final punch lists, ensure work meets company standards, and obtain required approvals. 
• Diagnose and perform minor repairs on appliances, doors, locks, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general property areas. 
• Inspect, clean, and restore units to ‘market-ready’ condition. 
• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks and inventory management. 
• Respond promptly to emergency situations (e.g., floods, fires, sewage backups). 
• Participate in routine fire, safety, and property inspections. 
• Maintain accurate documentation of service requests and work completed. 
• Collaborate with property management teams on projects, renovations, and community events. 
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies. 

 What You’ll Need:  

• 1 year of experience as a Painter is preferred; 1+ years is ideal. 
• Multifamily housing experience is preferred, but not necessary. 
• High school diploma, GED, or one to three months related experience and/or training preferred. 
• Organizational and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a team. 
• Ability to prioritize and execute assigned tasks. 
• Ability to interact with residents, team members, vendors, and other business contacts, respond courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving any problems. 
• A valid driver’s license for the purpose of operating a community vehicle and/or golf cart. 

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience in residential property maintenance (painting, appliance repair, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license for operating community vehicles and/or golf carts.
• Able to participate in the shared, mandatory on call rotation.
• Multi-Family housing experience is preferred.
• HVAC Certification is preferred.

What We Offer: At Prime Residential, we believe our people are our greatest investment. We’re proud to provide benefits that support your health and growth, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a zero-cost medical plan option.
• PTO plus company-wide holidays, 2 floating holidays, a day off for your birthday, and a day to give back through volunteering.
• Paid Parental Leave. Because the most important things in life shouldn't have to compete with work.
• A 401 (k) plan with potential company match to help you plan for the future.
• Tuition reimbursement to support your continuous learning and career development.
• Team members receive exclusive housing discounts at Prime-managed properties, because we believe the people who build great communities should get to be part of them.

JOIN OUR TEAM: If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for maintenance excellence and customer service, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join Prime Residential and contribute to our vibrant community.

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At Prime Residential, we celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, our business, and our community.

Prime is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Prime is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status and, where applicable, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Regarding Prime Residential's Compensation Philosophy: The pay range for this position refers to what we reasonably expect to compensate for this role. Individual compensation is based on various factors, including experience, education, skillset, and geographic location. The specified range is reflective of the intended regional labor market.

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