Unity Restoration is seeking a reliable, experienced Maintenance & Reconstruction Technician to join our growing team.
This is a hands-on position for someone who is a true handyman / multi-trade technician and is comfortable handling a wide variety of residential repairs. The majority of our work consists of reconstruction following water, mold, and property damage, along with apartment maintenance and unit turns for property management clients throughout Los Angeles.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, shows up when they say they will, communicates professionally, and can complete smaller repair projects independently without needing constant supervision.
Primary Responsibilities
The Maintenance & Reconstruction Technician will perform general construction, repair, installation, and maintenance work including:
- Drywall installation, patching, texturing, and repair
- Interior painting, touch-ups, priming, and finish work
- Insulation removal and installation
- Baseboard, trim, casing, and molding installation
- Interior door and door hardware replacement
- Cabinet installation, adjustment, and minor repairs
- Countertop and shelving installation
- Carpet removal and basic carpet installation
- LVP, laminate, engineered flooring, and other flooring installation
- Flooring demolition and preparation
- Toilet removal and installation
- Bathroom vanity installation
- Sink and faucet installation
- Garbage disposal replacement
- Minor plumbing repairs
- Shower and bathroom fixture replacement
- Caulking, sealing, and waterproofing-related finish work
- Minor electrical repairs, including switches, outlets, fixtures, and lighting where legally permitted
- Light fixture and ceiling fan replacement
- Smoke detector and CO detector replacement
- Minor appliance installation
- Door lock, handle, hinge, and hardware replacement
- Closet shelving and hardware installation
- Minor framing and carpentry
- Furniture and fixture assembly
- Punch-list repairs
- General property maintenance
- Debris removal and jobsite cleanup
Water-Damage Reconstruction
A major portion of this position involves restoring properties after mitigation or remediation work has been completed.
Typical assignments may include:
- Replacing drywall removed during water mitigation
- Reinstalling insulation
- Patching access openings
- Matching existing wall texture
- Priming and painting repaired areas
- Replacing baseboards and trim
- Reinstalling vanities, cabinets, toilets, and plumbing fixtures
- Replacing damaged flooring
- Completing final punch-list items
- Returning affected areas as closely as reasonably possible to their pre-loss condition
Technicians must understand that restoration projects often take place in occupied homes, apartments, multifamily buildings, and professionally managed properties, making cleanliness and professionalism extremely important.
Apartment Unit Turns & Property Maintenance
Technicians will also support our property management clients with vacant-unit turns and ongoing maintenance.
Typical unit-turn work may include:
- Drywall patches
- Interior painting
- Touch-up painting
- Caulking
- Fixture replacement
- Door and hardware repairs
- Cabinet repairs
- Flooring repairs or replacement
- Toilet and vanity replacement
- Faucet and sink replacement
- Garbage disposal replacement
- Minor plumbing repairs
- Minor electrical repairs
- Closet and shelving repairs
- Punch-list completion
- General apartment make-ready work
The goal is to help our property management clients get vacant units repaired, cleaned up, and rent-ready quickly without sacrificing workmanship.
Jobsite Responsibilities
In addition to performing repairs, technicians are expected to:
- Maintain clean and organized jobsites
- Protect customer belongings and unaffected finishes
- Properly use drop cloths, plastic protection, floor protection, and containment when required
- Load, unload, carry, and organize tools and construction materials
- Pick up materials and supplies when assigned
- Remove construction debris
- Maintain company tools and equipment
- Take before, during, and after photos of completed work
- Document work completed each day
- Communicate project progress and potential additional repairs to management
- Notify management before completing work outside of the approved scope
- Professionally communicate with homeowners, tenants, property managers, vendors, and subcontractors
- Follow Unity Restoration safety procedures and use required PPE
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who can walk into an apartment or reconstruction project, review a repair list, and confidently complete multiple trades without requiring a separate technician for every small task.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of handyman, apartment maintenance, construction, remodeling, or restoration experience preferred
- Strong drywall and painting skills
- General carpentry experience
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Experience installing toilets, sinks, faucets, and vanities
- Experience installing flooring and trim
- Comfortable using hand tools and power tools
- Ability to accurately measure and estimate materials needed for small repairs
- Ability to follow written scopes of work and job instructions
- Ability to take clear jobsite photographs and provide updates using a smartphone
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license
- Strong attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work independently when assigned
- Ability to work as part of a reconstruction or mitigation team
- Ability to safely lift and carry construction materials and equipment
- Professional appearance and communication
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is highly valued:
- Apartment maintenance
- Apartment unit turns
- Property management maintenance
- Water-damage reconstruction
- Restoration construction
- Multifamily housing
- Residential remodeling
- Finish carpentry
- Flooring installation
- Cabinet installation
- Drywall finishing and texture matching
- Interior painting
IICRC or restoration experience is helpful but not required for the right candidate.
What Makes Someone Successful at Unity
Technical ability matters, but reliability matters just as much.
We are looking for someone who:
- Shows up on time
- Does what they say they are going to do
- Takes ownership of their work
- Doesn't cut corners
- Keeps jobsites clean
- Treats customers' homes with respect
- Communicates when they encounter a problem
- Can troubleshoot instead of immediately saying something cannot be done
- Understands the difference between a temporary repair and a professional finished product
- Can move between different trades throughout the same workday
- Wants to grow with a developing restoration and property-services company
Schedule
This is primarily a Monday–Friday daytime position, although restoration work can occasionally require:
- Early mornings
- Overtime
- Saturdays
- Emergency-response support
Availability may vary based on project volume and property-management deadlines.
Work Environment
Projects are located throughout the Los Angeles area and may include:
- Apartments
- Multifamily properties
- Single-family homes
- Condominiums
- HOA-managed properties
- Commercial properties
Technicians may work in occupied and vacant properties.
About Unity Restoration
Unity Restoration provides professional property restoration, reconstruction, and maintenance services throughout Los Angeles.
Our services include:
Water Damage | Mold Remediation | Sewage Cleanup | Reconstruction | Property Maintenance | Apartment Unit Turns
We work closely with property managers, homeowners, HOAs, multifamily operators, and commercial property owners.
We are building a team of professionals who want more than temporary construction work. Our goal is to develop dependable technicians who can grow into Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, Reconstruction Lead, or Project Management positions as the company grows.
Licensed | Insured | Bonded | IICRC Certified
Unity Restoration
unityrestore.com
To Apply
Please submit your résumé or a brief description of your construction and maintenance experience.
When applying, please include the types of work you are comfortable performing independently, such as:
Drywall | Painting | Flooring | Carpentry | Cabinets | Plumbing Fixtures | Electrical Fixtures | Apartment Turns | Reconstruction
Pay: $27.50 - $32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
