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Liberty Military Housing

Operates employee-owned military housing communities

HVAC Certified Maintenance Technician 3

Full-TimeDeadline 9/23/27
$25 - $29/hr
Mid
Twentynine Palms, CA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Five or more years of related maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Intermediate-level understanding and experience in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, and appliance repair.
  • HVAC and EPA certifications are preferred.
  • Some supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers, managers, vendors, or residents to exchange information and give or receive work direction.
  • Expert skills in operating small hand and electrical tools, basic electrical work, carpentry, painting, and small machinery repair.
  • Extensive knowledge of appliances.
  • Basic computer skills, including operating a mobile device and PC.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electric cart.
  • Availability for regular on-call assignments and emergency calls, scheduled off-hours, and emergency overtime as required.
  • Ability to arrive at the property for service requests within 60 minutes.
  • Ability to travel to 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 essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance on building systems and appliances, including plumbing, HVAC, structural, and electrical systems.
  • Test and troubleshoot items based on trade expertise, including thermocouples, motors, boiler controls, fire alarms, plumbing valves, fixtures, water lines, alarms, locks, and new or renovated construction, to assess function and recommend repair or replacement.
  • Apply proficient electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and appliance-repair skills to maintain homes and the community.
  • Complete resident-requested repairs and services within 24 hours.
  • Complete assigned maintenance work on vacant homes in accordance with company standards.
  • Perform on-call service requests and respond to emergency calls.
  • Participate in routine inspections, including quality-control, move-in, preventative-maintenance, machinery, and appliance inspections.
  • Perform general maintenance and cleaning of common areas and the maintenance shop, remove trash, and perform snow removal when applicable.
  • Train or guide maintenance team members performing skilled trade tasks to support their development.
  • Occasionally lead or supervise maintenance team members in management’s absence.
  • Maintain and update assigned service requests in Yardi Mobile until each assignment is completed and closed.
  • Use hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery appropriately and safely.
  • Report maintenance concerns and repair needs for homes, the community, or common areas to a supervisor.
  • Attend department or regional meetings, resident functions, seminars, training, and work-related events.
  • Comply with OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company standard operating procedures and policies.
  • Follow safe work practices for all trades, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hazardous-chemical handling, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, and work on elevated surfaces.
  • Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five or more years of related maintenance experience.
  • HVAC and EPA certifications.
  • Some supervisory or lead experience.

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

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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.