Job description:
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and experience in maintaining various systems and equipment. This role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving issues while ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and installations in residential settings.
Responsibilities
- Completes work orders in a timely and accurate manner. Cleans up after work is complete.
- Performs repairs on the property, including painting, basic carpentry or wall repair, plumbing, and electrical.
- Cleans apartments during turnover process, as directed.
- Maintains grounds and common areas, including lawns and flowerbeds, shrubbery, parking areas, and trash pickup.
- Provides on-call maintenance service, as directed. Responds to emergencies, as required.
- Sets up conference room and community space, as needed.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Advises Property Manager of the overall condition of the property.
- Conduct residential painting tasks as required for upkeep or renovations.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with clients regarding maintenance needs.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inventory.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one (1) year in skilled maintenance work preferred.
- Knowledge of basic building maintenance required either through training or experience.
- Technical expertise in one or more building trades preferred.
- Knowledge of property maintenance and upkeep.
- Experience conducting physical inspections of residential properties.
- Knowledge of landlord-tenant law, local and federal housing laws, including Fair Housing and HUD procedures, Low Income Tax Credits, Rural Housing, and Tax-Exempt Bond properties preferred.
- Ability to work with others in establishing and meeting goals and objectives.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience.
- Skilled in organizing time and prioritizing work load.
- Ability to speak in public.
- Commitment to long-term affordable housing and the concept of organizing low-income people.
- Ensures the delivery of great customer service to residents.
- Follows and enforces all fair housing and local landlord and tenant laws and regulations.
- Participates in appropriate community and neighborhood meetings.
- Adhere to OSHA rules and Regulation
- Attend safety meetings
- Attend Fair Housing training within 90 days hire and annually attendance
- Adhere to the Property management Policies and Procedures Manual
- Adhere to VHB Policies and Procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
- A background in residential painting is beneficial but not mandatory.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses/Certification:
- Obtain OSHA 30-hour certificate or equivalent with in 90days of employment
- Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required
Physical
- Frequently required to push/pull objects weighing more than 100 lbs and lift and carry objects weighing more than 50 lbs. Must be able to walk, stand, squat and remain in uncomfortable positions for periods of time necessary to accomplish maintenance repairs. Frequently walk, climb stairs and enter/exit buildings that are under construction, occasionally, without normal ingress/egress available.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in property maintenance? If so, how many years?
- Are you comfortable being part of a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours support?
- Do you have hands-on experience in a construction-related trade (e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, etc.)? If so, which trade and how many years?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Stockton, CA 95202 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Stockton, CA 95202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
