Maintenance Technicians I, II & III

East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation•Oakland, CA

3d•$23 - $31

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians I, II & III Property Management | Oakland & East Bay, CA | Full Time | On-Call Rotation Required Build skills. Grow your career. Keep communities safe and thriving. At EBALDC (East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation), our maintenance team helps create safe, stable homes across Oakland and the East Bay. As we expand our housing communities, we are always seeking skilled, motivated technicians at all levels. This is an evergreen posting. Applications are reviewed regularly as positions become available. We offer a clear career pathway with training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow into advanced technical and leadership roles. Why Join EBALDC? • Career Ladder: Technician I → II → III with coaching and advancement • Mission-Driven Work: Support affordable housing for families, seniors, and residents across the East Bay • Strong Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and paid holidays • Professional Support: Clear systems, safety standards, and operational backing Roles & Pay (Hourly, DOE) Technician I — Foundation Builder $22.71–$25.52 Entry-level role focused on learning EBALDC’s systems, safety standards, and maintenance practices while supporting basic building repairs, unit turnovers, preventive maintenance tasks, and accurate work order documentation. Works under the guidance of senior technicians and helps maintain clean, safe, and organized properties. Technician II — Skilled Problem Solver $23.75–$28.08 Mid-level role that independently troubleshoots and resolves more complex maintenance issues across plumbing, electrical, appliances, and building systems. Supports safety and preventive maintenance inspections, coordinates with vendors and contractors, and provides day-to-day guidance to Technician I staff. Technician III — Technical Leader $26.74–$30.61 Senior role providing advanced technical expertise across one or more properties, leading preventive maintenance execution, identifying systemic building issues, and supporting capital projects, inspections, and long-term asset sustainability. Serves as a mentor and technical resource for Technicians I and II. All roles work across EBALDC’s multi-site housing portfolio in Oakland and the East Bay and participate in a structured after-hours on-call rotation to support resident safety and property operations. Experience Guidelines (or Equivalent Skills & Training) EBALDC considers a combination of relevant experience, training, and demonstrated skills when evaluating candidates for all levels. All roles require: • Strong customer service and communication skills when working with residents, colleagues, and vendors • Ability to use a company-provided smartphone to log work orders and communicate via email, text, and chat • Ability to work safely, follow all safety rules, and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE) Technician I (typically 2–4 years): Demonstrated hands-on experience in building maintenance, facilities, or related trades, including basic repairs such as painting, patching, minor plumbing or electrical work, appliance support, and unit turnovers. Ability to follow work order systems, safety procedures, and accurately document work using mobile tools. Entry into this level may also be supported by vocational training, apprenticeship programs, or related coursework combined with practical experience. Technician II (typically 4–7 years): Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and repair building systems, including plumbing, electrical, appliances, and general construction. Experience supporting inspections, working with vendors or contractors, and providing guidance to less-experienced staff. Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple service requests, and maintain accurate documentation across one or more sites. Technician III (typically 6+ years): Advanced, demonstrated experience in building trades or facilities maintenance, including complex systems such as heating, boilers, electrical, and plumbing. Proven ability to lead preventive maintenance efforts, identify systemic building issues, support capital projects or major repairs, and mentor or train other technicians. Note that this is a continuous recruitment posting. As new communities open, we connect with qualified candidates when roles become available. EBALDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Requirements

Strong customer service and communication skills when working with residents, colleagues, and vendors
Ability to use a company-provided smartphone to log work orders and communicate via email, text, and chat
Ability to work safely, follow all safety rules, and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Demonstrated hands-on experience in building maintenance, facilities, or related trades, including basic repairs such as painting, patching, minor plumbing or electrical work, appliance support, and unit turnovers
Ability to follow work order systems, safety procedures, and accurately document work using mobile tools
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and repair building systems, including plumbing, electrical, appliances, and general construction
Experience supporting inspections, working with vendors or contractors, and providing guidance to less-experienced staff
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple service requests, and maintain accurate documentation across one or more sites
Advanced, demonstrated experience in building trades or facilities maintenance, including complex systems such as heating, boilers, electrical, and plumbing
Proven ability to lead preventive maintenance efforts, identify systemic building issues, support capital projects or major repairs, and mentor or train other technicians

Nice To Haves

Vocational training
Apprenticeship programs
Related coursework combined with practical experience

Responsibilities

Supporting basic building repairs
Unit turnovers
Preventive maintenance tasks
Accurate work order documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve more complex maintenance issues across plumbing, electrical, appliances, and building systems
Supports safety and preventive maintenance inspections
Coordinates with vendors and contractors
Provides day-to-day guidance to Technician I staff
Leading preventive maintenance execution
Identifying systemic building issues
Supporting capital projects, inspections, and long-term asset sustainability
Serves as a mentor and technical resource for Technicians I and II