Maintenance Specialist (On-Call)
About The Position
The Maintenance Specialist is part of a maintenance team serving commercial, multifamily, and single-family buildings in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. The role performs minor to intermediate repairs and building improvement projects, working hands-on with vendors and staff to maintain agency facilities and provide service to the community. Duties include unit turnovers and preparation of vacant units for re-occupancy; painting and related surface preparation; drywall repairs; carpentry; flooring repairs and replacement; glass, tile, screen, lock, and blind installation or repair; troubleshooting and electrical repairs related to appliances, fixtures, switches, and circuits; and assistance with plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems. The role also supports furniture relocation, common-area upkeep, protection of agency assets, and documentation of maintenance activities. This is an on-site, part-time, on-call position based at Julian Street Inn in San Jose, California. It involves significant travel throughout assigned counties and agency locations. There are no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of maintenance and/or construction experience.
- Proven experience as a painter, preferably in residential or property management settings.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid California driver's license and proof of personal auto insurance; reliable transportation and current vehicle insurance are also required.
- Basic computer skills for regular business functions.
- Clear oral and written communication skills to receive general direction and report status.
- Interpersonal skills that support positive customer service.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean work environment.
- Ability to work independently and contribute as a team member.
- Ability to safely use ladders and provided tools and equipment.
- Familiarity with OSHA and ADA compliance requirements.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Satisfactory background check and DMV Motor Vehicle Record Check.
- Proof of a clear TB test dated within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Some college is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with move-ins, move-outs, and routine inspections.
- Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy.
- Prepare surfaces and protect floors, furniture, and other surfaces before painting.
- Apply paints, stains, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Perform drywall patches, repairs, and other preparation work.
- Perform carpentry on doors, windows, fences, roofs, and other building elements.
- Repair and replace flooring.
- Install or repair glass, tile, screens, locks, and blinds.
- Troubleshoot and perform electrical repairs related to appliances, fixtures, switches, and circuits.
- Assist with plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems, including replacing fittings and clearing stoppages.
- Assist with relocating furniture.
- Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and workspaces.
- Safeguard agency assets, including materials, tools, and equipment used by the maintenance team.
- Document maintenance activities, including work orders and completed tasks.
- Travel throughout assigned counties and agency locations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
