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Area Maintenance Supervisor - Santa Cruz, CA 

Join Our Team at First Pacific!

Are you ready to take on a leadership role that combines hands-on maintenance work with world-class customer service? As our  Area Maintenance Supervisor , you’ll have the opportunity to lead a team, tackle daily challenges, and make a real impact on our apartment communities. If you're seeking a fast-paced career that rewards hard work and innovation, we want you on our team!

A Day in the Life:

As an  Area Maintenance Supervisor , you’ll balance hands-on maintenance with team leadership. Your role involves ensuring safety standards, managing property operations, and finding cost-effective ways to add value. From electrical and plumbing repairs to carpentry, appliance servicing, and apartment upgrades, no two days are the same. If you’re someone who thrives on problem-solving and doesn't mind rolling up your sleeves, this is the career for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily property operations for three properties (just under 200 units), working closely with the Area Manager and COO.
• Manage and motivate on-site team members, ensuring high performance and professional service.
• Coordinate make ready board, service requests, resident and vendor interactions with clear, professional organized communication.
• Assist in preparing and implementing property budgets and preventative maintenance plans to maximize NOI.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and implement creative solutions for property improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Maintenance Expertise: Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience, with solid knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Leadership Skills: Effective communicator who leads by example and motivates team members to succeed.
• Budget Management: Experience managing property budgets and overseeing capital improvement projects.
• Certifications: EPA & Pool helpful
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Google Suite and comfortable using technology.
• Reliable & Driven: Strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and reliable transportation (ability to haul and move items as needed is a plus).
• Physical Capability: Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Location: Must live within 20 miles of the properties and be willing to travel between the three sites.
• Availability: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM.
• All applicants must currently reside in the Santa Cruz area or a neighboring city

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans with Voluntary benefits like accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness
• Additional benefits include EAP, Pet Insurance, Identity and Theft Protection, and Home and Auto Insurance 
• Spending Accounts - FSA, DCFSA, and HSA available 
• Competitive Compensation based on skills and experience
• Housing Discount for on-site employees
• 401(k) Program with company participation
• 13 Paid Holidays
• On-Call Bonus : $200 per weekend
• Monthly Renewal Bonus : up to $120
• Cell Phone Stipend and  Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Anniversary Bonus and  Anniversary Day Off
• Free Friday Lunches
• Professional Development : E-learning, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Employee Perks : Team building activities and more
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• And so much more!

Join the First Pacific Team!

We believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment. If you’re ready to grow your career and lead with purpose, we encourage you to apply today.

First Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are welcome. We also participate in the  E-Verify program .

Apply now at: FGcareers.com

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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