Service Specialist Jobs in California
Service Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, technology, healthcare administration, and field operations, with openings at every level from entry-level customer-facing roles through senior account and operations specialists. The largest hiring volumes are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers such as Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Salesforce maintain significant service operations. The most in-demand specialties include client success management, technical field service, and financial services support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
UDR, Inc. and its affiliated companies are seeking a Resident Service Specialist to join our team at a brand-new, lease-up apartment community located in Riverside, CA.
Do you thrive on crafting an amazing customer experience and providing satisfying solutions to customers? Do you want to be a "Care Hero" and it's your job to save the customer's day?
As a Resident Service Specialist, you ensure our residents are provided a seamless move-in experience and an enhanced lifestyle during their residency.
Essential Job Functions:
Move-In Coordination:
- Ensure each new resident has a move-in orientation conducted by appointment.
- New residents are contacted within seven days of move-in to ensure they are satisfied and to report any issues.
OneSite Responsibilities:
- Scan all required move-in documents into OneSite.
- Oversee Pending Tasks.
Customer Service Administration:
- Guide walk-in traffic and minimize the wait time.
- Handle any walk-in resident concerns with the Resident Service Manager and/or Community Director.
- Ensure that all voicemails, texts, emails and other resident and community communications are checked and responded to within established time guidelines.
- Organize incoming packages systematically and distribute as needed.
- Utilize CRM to effectively manage resident relations, service requests and resident communications.
Property Condition oversight:
- Walk through the move-in ready apartment to ensure they meet standards prior to orientation.
- Walk through all amenities daily to ensure they are stocked and in good condition.
- Walk problematic areas that are raised by residents on the day they are reported to ensure deficiencies are addressed. Follow-up with the service team until resolved.
- Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
Back-Up coverage:
- Receive and greet visitors to the community and answer prospects, residents, and customer inquiries as well as phone calls.
- Research and prepare any reports, memos, letters, resident correspondence, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software at the direction of the Resident Services Manager or Community Director.
- Complete market summary and comp reports as directed.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures related to employment.
- Commit to Living the UDR Values each day in every action taken when executing the essential functions of the job.
- Perform Resident Service Manager duties in the absence of the Resident Service Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Multi-family and/or hospitality operations experience
- Experience working in an office setting
- Customer service experience
- Ability to handle conflict management effectively
- Strong phone etiquette and customer relationship management skills
Education:
- High school or equivalent required
- Associate degree in business administration or equivalent, is preferred.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT
We offer ongoing education opportunities to encourage the skillset development of our employees and have a validated culture of enhancing the growth and advancement of their individual career goals. We believe our employees are the organization's most important asset.
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, apartment rental discount, company matched 401(k), vacation and personal time (up to 10 vacation days, 6 sick days, 4 personal days, and 2 floating holidays per year) plus company observed holidays, discounts to live in our best-in-class communities, tuition reimbursement, company sponsored events, community service days, and our annual President's Club held in Las Vegas, honoring our associates for their exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Cancer Insurance
- Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance / AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with company match
HOURLY RANGE:
$27/hr. – $30/hr., depends on experience
ABOUT UDR, INC.
UDR, Inc., an S&P500 company, is one of the nation's largest owners and managers of residential apartment communities. Become a part of a company that is the industry leader of transformational change and operational innovation!
UDR Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Service Specialist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CommonSpirit Health60

- Sutter Health35

- Western Dental Services33

- USI Insurance Services30

- Dignity Health22

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services442
- Technology & Software96
- Insurance95
- Education88
- Consulting & Professional Services60
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in service specialist jobs across California.
- Minimum two years of customer-facing or client account experience in California or comparable market
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, or SAP commonly required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suited to California's diverse client base
- Ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams in fast-paced California enterprise environments
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field preferred by most California employers
- Familiarity with California consumer protection regulations and compliance expectations in service roles
Service Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a service specialist in California?
Most service specialist roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field, combined with demonstrated experience in client-facing or account management work. No single state-issued license governs the title, but roles in financial services may require FINRA registrations, and healthcare-adjacent positions may require coordination with the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Building experience in customer operations, technical support, or account coordination provides the clearest path to a specialist role.
How much do service specialists make in California?
Service specialists in California earn a median of about $49,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,110 for the lowest 10% to over $75,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire service specialists in California?
Employers hiring service specialists in California right now include CommonSpirit Health, Sutter Health, and Western Dental Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional bank operations, and large healthcare systems means consistent demand for service specialists across a wide range of industries statewide.
Which California cities have the most service specialist jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most service specialist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive the bulk of demand through their concentration of financial services firms, technology companies, and enterprise healthcare networks, while San Diego's biotech sector and government contracting presence create consistent openings for service and account specialists in that region.
Are there remote service specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and they're more common than in many service roles. About 10% of service specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves digital communication, CRM management, and virtual client engagement rather than on-site presence. Client success, technical account management, and inside service roles tend to have the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a service specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a customer service representative or associate account coordinator role at a large California employer such as Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, or a Salesforce partner. Many of these organizations run formal new-hire rotational programs or associate pipelines that feed directly into specialist tracks. Earning a Salesforce Administrator certification or a FINRA Series 6 credential while in an entry role gives candidates a measurable edge when applying for the next level.
Where can I find and apply to service specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to service specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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