Maintenance Technician - Fairfax

Swords To Plowshares Veterans Rights Organization•San Francisco, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Swords to Plowshares is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Maintenance Technician for the Fairfax Hotel in San Francisco. Reporting to the Facility Director, Facilities Manager, and Property Manager, the technician performs ongoing and preventive maintenance and repairs in residential units, offices, and common areas. Work includes plumbing, electrical repairs, painting, carpentry, appliance and general building repairs, unit make-ready and turnover, and annual unit inspections. The technician manages maintenance work orders in the RealPage system, including opening, updating, closing, and documenting completed work. The role also responds to after-hours, weekend, and emergency requests and may provide maintenance support at other Swords to Plowshares properties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a one-hour paid lunch period. The position is in person at the Fairfax Hotel, 420 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109.

Requirements

At least 4 years of maintenance experience in a multi-unit property management environment.
Fluency in English and the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with staff, clients, external partners, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Perform plumbing maintenance, including unclogging sinks, toilets, showers, and tubs and repairing or replacing toilets and faucets.
Repair or replace broken electrical switches and plugs and replace smoke detectors.
Repair or replace damaged wood trim and door or window hardware; ensure doors and windows, including sash cords, are operable.
Replace broken glass in doors and windows.
Perform interior and exterior painting and repair damaged drywall.
Assist with unit turnover and prepare vacant units for occupancy.
Process and complete maintenance work orders efficiently, including opening, updating, closing, and documenting work in the RealPage system.
Assess needed materials and supplies and submit purchase requests or procure supplies as necessary.
Assist janitorial staff with large-scale projects and cover short-term absences.
Perform other assigned tasks, including moving furniture, cleaning up water spills, and maintaining grounds.
Complete daily work reports documenting completed tasks.
Provide maintenance support at other Swords to Plowshares properties as needed.
Attend Property Management and All-Staff meetings and required training sessions.
Respond to after-hours, weekend, and emergency maintenance requests.
Complete annual unit inspections and related work orders.

Benefits

100% employer-sponsored medical, vision, acupuncture, and dental coverage for employees regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
Partial dependent coverage costs are covered by the organization.
Annual medical deductible paid through a Navia HRA card.
Employee Assistance Program with 20 mental health counseling appointments at no cost, available regardless of full-time status.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate enrollment.
Paid time off, including 10 sick days, 13 holidays, and 17 vacation days in the first year, with vacation increasing progressively afterward.
Access to third-party legal benefits.
Employee discount program.
Pet insurance.
Commuter benefit.
One-hour paid lunch period.
Professional development reimbursements.
Annual education allowance.
Employees working on-call, in a temporary position, or regularly under 20 hours per week are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program, paid lunch hour, and San Francisco sick time; vacation and sick time are prorated based on full-time equivalent percentage.