Maintenance Trainee

SATELLITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATES•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Trainee is responsible for daily repairs and general upkeep of the surrounding areas of the property. The role performs a variety of building maintenance and repair work, which may include janitorial work throughout the building. Depending on property size and geographic region, the position may be assigned to one or more properties. Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) is a nonprofit housing development organization with over 50 years of experience serving low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs, including people experiencing homelessness. SAHA's work is inspired by a commitment to create a more just society that promotes the health, security, and personal development of all people regardless of their financial means. The position is located at Arboleda Apartments in Walnut Creek, California, and pays $24.00 per hour. A valid driver's license, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required because the employee may need to transport tools or materials. A DMV record check will be performed before employment. SAHA describes its benefits package as comprehensive and emphasizes work-life balance; a benefits overview is available via a link in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Three or more years of relevant maintenance or trade experience is preferred.
Experience in affordable housing or property management is a plus.
Knowledge of building maintenance and repair, including painting and repair or maintenance of electrical, roofing, plumbing, and HVAC systems, boilers, appliances, and drywall.
Knowledge of building maintenance tools and equipment and how to use them safely and responsibly.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to interact successfully with tenants and other employees.
Ability to type and use a computer, use email, and learn software systems.
Ability to handle daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction.
Reliable attendance and consistent quality and quantity of work.
Ability to operate equipment safely where necessary.
Ability to determine causes of operating failures and apply general rules to specific problems to find solutions.
Ability to manage time and coordinate work-order priorities and other responsibilities to complete duties on time.
Ability to manage tasks and proactively communicate about them with necessary parties.
Ability to communicate peer performance assessments when necessary.
Knowledge of customer-service principles and processes, including assessing tenant needs and professionally explaining repairs and timelines to staff and residents.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects such as tools and controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to see, smell, and hear; frequent standing and walking; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in affordable housing or property management.
Three or more years of relevant maintenance or trade experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform daily repairs and general upkeep of the property's surrounding areas.
Perform building maintenance and repair work, which may include janitorial work throughout the building.
Transport tools and/or materials as needed.
Prioritize work orders and other responsibilities to complete required duties on time.
Communicate proactively about assigned tasks with the necessary parties.
Assess tenant needs and professionally explain repairs and timelines to staff and residents.
Provide peer performance assessments when necessary.