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Liberty Military Housing

Operates employee-owned military housing communities

Preventative Maintenance Technician 1

Full-TimeDeadline 9/14/27
$20 - $22/hr
Entry
San Diego, CA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Beginning-level understanding or experience in two or more basic trades, such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, or appliance repair.
  • Working knowledge of appliances.
  • Competent skills operating small hand and electrical tools, performing basic electrical and carpentry work, painting, and repairing small machinery.
  • Basic computer skills, including operating a mobile device and PC.
  • A valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle; use of a personal or company vehicle or electrical cart may be required.
  • Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
  • Ability to independently lift or carry supplies or equipment up to 65 pounds; frequently reach, stoop, bend, and kneel; walk and stand extensively; and climb stairs and ladders.
  • Willingness to work indoors and outdoors, in all weather and potentially hazardous conditions, with exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Responsibilities
  • Replace air-conditioning filters and screens, unclog drains, replace lamps, prepare and paint walls, ceilings, and trim, test appliance functions, and install doors and hardware.
  • With general guidance, perform preventative and routine maintenance repairs on building systems and appliances, including electrical, plumbing, painting, appliance repair, and HVAC systems.
  • Apply basic skills in two or more trades, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, or general appliance repair, to maintain homes and the community.
  • Perform routine service repairs and preventative maintenance in homes, common areas, grounds, and the community.
  • Complete assigned maintenance work on vacant homes to Liberty Military Housing standards when required.
  • Participate in routine inspections, including quality control, move-in, preventative maintenance, machinery, and appliance inspections.
  • Report maintenance concerns involving homes, the community, or common areas to a supervisor.
  • Maintain and update assigned service requests using Yardi Mobile until the assignment is completed and closed.
  • Use standard hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery appropriately and safely.
  • Comply with OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and Liberty Military Housing standard operating procedures and policies.
  • Follow safe work practices for all trades, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous chemical use, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and work on elevated surfaces.
Desired Qualifications
  • One or more years of related maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, managers, vendors, or residents to exchange or convey information and give or receive work direction.

About the company

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Liberty Military Housing

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Liberty Military Housing provides rental homes for military families. It manages over 36,000 homes across 200+ communities in the U.S. and is the first employee-owned military housing provider, as well as the largest in the multifamily sector. The company combines property management with military experience among its employee-owners to deliver proactive, empathetic service. It offers 150+ hours of professional development per employee annually. Its goal is to maintain and improve communities over the long term through modernization and redevelopment, creating welcoming neighborhoods in or near military installations with stable homes and amenities that help military families thrive.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntington Beach, California

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • August 18, 2026 openings added 300-plus homes and signaled active portfolio growth.
  • Liberty plans $389 million of 2026 improvements, supporting occupancy and resident retention.
  • July 30, 2026 MSEP and ACP partnerships deepen military-spouse hiring and brand loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • Antczak v. Liberty Military Housing filed August 22, 2025, escalates liability and reputational damage.
  • Meriwether Landing finishes through December 2027; delays or overruns can squeeze returns.
  • DoD housing contract dependence creates existential renewal risk if installations rebid privatized housing.

What makes Liberty Military Housing unique

  • Liberty Military Housing is 100% employee-owned, with 36,000 homes across military bases.
  • It has served military families for 25 years, giving deep installation relationships.
  • Its portfolio spans critical DoD housing markets, including JBLM, Hampton Roads, and Fort Liberty.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership plan
  • Incentive Bonus Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation

Company News

GlobeNewswire
Apr 27th, 2021
Lincolnmilitary hires Shannon Ramos as Area Vice President (AVP) for the West Army Region

Lincoln Military Housing (LMH) announces Shannon Ramos as the new Area Vice President (AVP) for the West Army Region.