Swami International-posted 13 days ago
$18 - $30/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Gardena, CA

PORTER/ Maintenance Technician Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to [email protected] About Us: Swami International has been providing affordable housing throughout the South Bay area for over 30 years. We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to assist with preventative maintenance and unit turn-arounds. If you have experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC, you are encouraged to apply. Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor Department: Maintenance Department Employment Status: Full time, Non-exempt Overview: Maintenance technician will be responsible for one or more of the following areas; regular maintenance, painting, carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing works to ensure that residential and commercial units are habitable in a timely manner. Essential Job Functions: Maintenance: 1. Replace and/ or repair window, window frame and screen; 2. Hang doors; 3. Replace and rekey locks; 4. Replace door knobs, hinges, and other hardware; 5. Install, replace and/or repair kitchen appliances, closet doors, towel bars, shower handles, shower doors, phone jacks, etc; 6. Repair and/or replace light fixtures. Painting: 1. Handle all pre paint preparation including but not limited to washing walls and/or sanding walls, removing old stains, paint or treatments, paint and/or reface walls, etc; 2. Sand, paint or texture walls, baseboards, moldings, ceilings, closets, doors, cabinets, walls, etc.; 3. Reglaze, varnish and/or stain cabinets and/or doors. Carpentry: 1. Install cabinetry and/or other cabinets, doors, drawers, vanities, etc.; 2. Install tile, granite, and/or marble countertop/floor and/or shower/bath stalls. Electrical: 1. Repair and/or replace/install smoke alarms, outlets, switches, plate covers, GFI, 240 volts, breakers, thermostat, AC/heater. Plumbing: 1. Repair and or replace/install faucets, bathtubs, sinks, garbage disposals and/or electrical/gas water heaters, etc.; 2. Unclog toilets, kitchen sinks and other drain lines including main lines when necessary. Collateral Duties 1. Perform other tasks and special projects as required.

  • Replace and/ or repair window, window frame and screen
  • Hang doors
  • Replace and rekey locks
  • Replace door knobs, hinges, and other hardware
  • Install, replace and/or repair kitchen appliances, closet doors, towel bars, shower handles, shower doors, phone jacks, etc
  • Repair and/or replace light fixtures
  • Handle all pre paint preparation including but not limited to washing walls and/or sanding walls, removing old stains, paint or treatments, paint and/or reface walls, etc
  • Sand, paint or texture walls, baseboards, moldings, ceilings, closets, doors, cabinets, walls, etc.
  • Reglaze, varnish and/or stain cabinets and/or doors
  • Install cabinetry and/or other cabinets, doors, drawers, vanities, etc.
  • Install tile, granite, and/or marble countertop/floor and/or shower/bath stalls
  • Repair and/or replace/install smoke alarms, outlets, switches, plate covers, GFI, 240 volts, breakers, thermostat, AC/heater
  • Repair and or replace/install faucets, bathtubs, sinks, garbage disposals and/or electrical/gas water heaters, etc.
  • Unclog toilets, kitchen sinks and other drain lines including main lines when necessary
  • Perform other tasks and special projects as required
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Min. of 2 years maintenance experience
  • Must provide own transportation
  • ability to provide own tools a plus
  • car travel required
  • Proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required
  • Prefer one or more of the following certifications; Plumbing certificate, Electrical certificate, EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements
  • Proven ability to safely operate power tools
  • Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus
  • Must be professional and costumer service oriented, with the ability to deal effectively with unsatisfied tenants
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and exchange information with others
  • Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while using common sense
  • Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and assess a problem
  • Ability to follow directions and take initiative
  • Excellent time management skills including the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Maintains a safe working environment
  • Able to endure and experience temperature changes
  • Able to lift and or carry up to 20 pounds above shoulder level on a frequent basis and team lifting above 50 pounds when necessary
  • Ability to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, and or crawl
  • Ability to work in small, confined workspaces
  • ability to provide own tools a plus
  • Prefer one or more of the following certifications; Plumbing certificate, Electrical certificate, EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements
  • Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus
  • Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
  • Benefits as described in the Swami Employee Handbook
  • Discount on Fair Market Value of Swami Owned unit
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