Maintenance Technician 2

People's Self-Help Housing•Goleta, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician 2 performs routine and preventative maintenance at properties, including inspections, repairs, upkeep of common areas, and coordination with vendors. The role reviews and completes work orders, maintains parts and supply inventories, supports property inspections, and works within approved site budgets. It also serves as a leader among technicians, helps identify and scope larger projects, obtains vendor bids when directed, and may provide direction to Maintenance Technician I. The position may require travel between properties, 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, 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 required repairs.
Clean, paint, and repair vacant units in accordance with PSHH policy and procedures.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for onsite repairs when requested by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Review work orders daily through 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 for covered repairs.
Determine whether repair items were caused by residents and notify the Property Manager.
Maintain parts and supplies inventory and order necessary parts, appliances, and other items.
Complete periodic unit inspections in coordination with the Maintenance Manager.
Attend inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
Perform preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment as prescribed by the property Preventative Maintenance Plan.
Notify the Property Manager of tenant violations.
Clean dumpster areas and ensure gates are closed when not in active use.
Keep rain gutters free of debris.
Repair washers and dryers as needed or notify the Property Manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
Repair and change locks as needed 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.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Act as a leader among technicians and proactively address issues and identify large projects, making recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
Work with Maintenance Supervisors and Property Managers to determine scopes of work.
Work with vendors to obtain bids and estimates for large projects when directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Work with routine vendors to develop contracts when directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Accompany the Property Manager on inspections with investors and regulatory agencies and help prepare responses to inspections.
Provide direction to Maintenance Technician I as necessary.