Lead Maintenance Technician - Nova Apartments

The John Stewart Company•Oakland, CA

1d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees the day-to-day maintenance and janitorial needs of the building and serves as a leader and role model for other staff. The role performs a wide variety of preventative, emergency, cosmetic, and routine maintenance duties, along with regular inspections. Work emphasizes safe practices, sustained physical effort, troubleshooting, problem solving, attention to detail, customer service, and time management. The position requires the ability to work on-call and reliable transportation.

Requirements

Basic mathematical and computer skills.
Fluency in English.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations concerning worker protection, precautions, occupational hazards, and safety procedures for housing.
Ability to function in an on-call capacity.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of multi-family apartment maintenance experience is preferred.
Alternatively, three years of proven experience comparable to a certified journeyman-level craftsman in one or more building trades, or graduation from a vocational-technical program with a journeyman rating in one or more trade classifications.

Responsibilities

Schedule and respond to work orders, following up with residents and management as needed.
Assist with safety training and inspections, and follow up on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
Follow up with management on projects and inspection requirements, meeting deadlines as necessary.
Perform installations and repairs in accordance with local, state, and national codes.
Inspect others’ work for quality, completion, safety, and compliance with contract requirements as directed.
Inspect, test, and maintain safety equipment and appliances to ensure proper operation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care for employees working 30 or more hours per week; preventive medical care paid at 100%.
Up to ten days of vacation leave in the first year for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
Commuter benefit program.
Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
$100 annual wellness reimbursement.
Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan of up to 2% of compensation for employees working 20 or more hours per week.