Maintenance Technician

People's Self-Help Housing•Carpinteria, CA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the upkeep and repair of the property. This includes daily interior and exterior maintenance, unit repairs, inventory management, preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with property policies and budgets. The role requires basic construction and maintenance knowledge, computer proficiency, and the ability to operate various tools and equipment.

Requirements

Basic construction or building maintenance knowledge required.
Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.
Minimum of 1 year maintenance or construction experience required.
Valid CA 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, reach.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency highly desired.
Yardi or similar work order software experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Walk interior and exterior sidewalks daily, removing debris and trash, washing sidewalks/curbs/gutters, and checking fencing for repairs.
Clean, paint, and repair vacant units according to PSHH policy and procedures.
Review and address daily work orders through the Yardi system, performing tenant repairs if feasible.
Determine if repair items are under warranty and contact manufacturers or contractors for service.
Identify resident-caused damages and notify the Property Manager.
Maintain parts and supplies inventory, ordering necessary items.
Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the Facilities Manager.
Prepare inspection reports as requested.
Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as per the Preventative Maintenance Plan.
Notify the Property Manager of any tenant violations.
Clean dumpster areas and ensure gates are closed when not in use.
Ensure rain gutters are free of debris.
Repair washers and dryers or notify the Property Manager to contact an outside vendor.
Repair and change locks as needed and manage tenant lockouts.
Unlock and lock driveway gates according to the approved schedule for sites with security gates.
Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
Perform other tasks as assigned.