Job Opportunity: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Santa Ana, CA

(Industrial Flex and Storage Units)

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Dornin Realty Advisors is seeking a hands-on Onsite Maintenance Engineer / Property Support Manager to oversee daily operations at two commercial properties located 1.5 miles apart in Santa Ana, CA. These assets include a large multi-building small-bay industrial project and a secondary site featuring both small-bay industrial and self-storage units.

This role’s emphasis is on general maintenance, minor repairs, and direct tenant support, ensuring an exceptional tenant experience and on-site management responsibilities reporting direct to corporate.

Key Responsibilities:

Tenant Relations, Leasing & Onsite Support

• Assist with unit tours for prospective industrial tenants.
• Assist with the repairs and maintenance of units and the property, unit move-ins, unit move-outs, general tenant onboarding, and daily work orders.
• Provide responsive, friendly support to current tenants, including help with minor unit-related issues (e.g., stuck doors, lighting concerns, basic troubleshooting).
• Maintain a service-oriented presence on-site to enhance tenant satisfaction.

Maintenance, Repairs & Work Orders

• Perform tenant work orders:
  • Changing light bulbs and ballasts.
  • Minor drywall patching and paint touch-ups.
  • Basic plumbing fixes (e.g., unclogging drains, tightening fittings).
  • Minor electrical troubleshooting within allowable scope.
  • Adjusting doors, locks, sweeps, and hardware.
• Conduct routine property inspections, identifying maintenance needs proactively and complete repairs and maintence in a timely manner
• Assist with the bidding process and meeting with sub-contractors for larger CAPEX projects and Tenant Improvements.
• Oversee and complete service requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Travel between both sites daily to ensure upkeep, cleanliness, and operational readiness.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

• Manage on-site service vendors (landscaping, janitorial, HVAC, pest control, etc.).
• Coordinate maintenance tasks that require third-party specialists.
• Administer vendor contracts and assist with bidding and negotiation.
• Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and cost expectations.

Site Oversight, Safety & Operations

• Maintain situational awareness through regular property walks.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for emergencies; engage authorities when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and property rules.
• Support operational processes including key management, storage unit access, and lock checks.
• Perform and log daily property report in Company Cam and/or Maintenance software.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on maintenance or facilities experience is required.
• Comfortable performing repairs and maintenance independently.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across two nearby sites.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Yardi (or similar) property management or Company Cam software is a plus.
• Ability to work the required schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30am–5:00pm.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Additional Requirements:

• All candidates must pass a background check, drug testing, and previous employment verification.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing field.
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Apply today to join our team as a Maintenance Engineer.

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