Maintenance Technician 2

People's Self-Help Housing•Goleta, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician 2 performs daily maintenance and repair work at properties, including routine building upkeep, vacant-unit preparation, work-order response, preventative maintenance, inspections, inventory management, and coordination with vendors. The role also provides leadership among technicians, helps identify and scope larger projects, and may provide direction to Maintenance Technician I. The technician works with Maintenance Supervisors and Property Managers and must be willing to travel among properties for coverage, after-hours calls, and emergency repairs.

Requirements

Intermediate construction or building maintenance knowledge.
Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency.
Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair.
At least 3 years of maintenance or construction experience.
Experience with Yardi or similar work-order software.
Valid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7–8 hours daily, and bend, squat, and reach.
Willingness to travel to different properties for coverage, after-hours calls, and emergency repairs.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop scopes of work and bid packets.
Experience working with vendors.

Responsibilities

Walk interior and exterior sidewalks daily to remove debris and trash, wash sidewalks, curbs, and gutters as needed, and check fencing for repairs.
Clean, paint, and repair vacant units according to PSHH policies and procedures.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for onsite repairs when requested by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Review work orders daily in the Yardi system and complete repairs that do not require an outside vendor after notifying tenants of entry.
Determine whether repair items are under warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor when applicable.
Determine whether repair items were caused by residents and notify the Property Manager.
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies and order necessary parts, appliances, and other items.
Complete periodic unit inspections in coordination with the Maintenance Manager; attend inspections and prepare reports as requested.
Perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment according to the property Preventative Maintenance Plan.
Notify the Property Manager of tenant violations.
Clean dumpster areas, ensure gates are closed when not actively in use, and keep rain gutters free of debris.
Repair washers and dryers as needed or notify the Property Manager when an outside repair vendor is needed.
Repair and change locks and manage tenant lockouts.
Unlock and lock driveway gates according to the approved schedule at sites with security gates.
Work within each site's approved budget in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
Act as a leader among technicians, proactively address issues, identify large projects, and make recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
Work with Maintenance Supervisors and Property Managers to determine scopes of work.
At the Maintenance Supervisor's direction, obtain vendor bids and estimates for large projects and work with routine vendors to develop contracts.
Accompany the Property Manager on inspections with investors and regulatory agencies and help prepare inspection responses.
Provide direction to Maintenance Technician I as necessary.
Perform other tasks as assigned.