Maintenance Trainee
About The Position
The Maintenance Trainee is responsible for daily repairs and general upkeep of a property and its surrounding areas. The role performs a variety of building maintenance and repair work, which may include janitorial duties. Depending on property size and geographic region, the position may be assigned to one or more properties. The role works at Satellite Central in Oakland, California. 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. Its work is guided by a commitment to create a more just society that promotes the health, security, and personal development of all people regardless of financial means.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Three or more years of relevant maintenance or trade experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of building maintenance and repair, including painting and the repair and maintenance of electrical, roofing, plumbing, HVAC, boiler, appliance, and drywall systems.
- 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 employees.
- Ability to type, use a computer and 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 safely operate equipment where necessary.
- Ability to identify causes of operating failures and apply general rules to specific problems to find solutions.
- Ability to manage time, coordinate work priorities, manage tasks, and communicate about them proactively.
- Ability to communicate peer performance assessments when necessary.
- Knowledge of customer service principles and processes, including assessing tenant needs and explaining repairs and timelines professionally.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation; a DMV record check will be performed before employment.
- Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects and reach with hands and arms; see, smell, and hear; and stand and walk frequently.
- Ability to occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, and squat, and to push, pull, lift, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in affordable housing or property management.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily repairs and general upkeep of the property and surrounding areas.
- Carry out building maintenance and repair work, which may include janitorial duties.
- Manage and prioritize work orders and other responsibilities to complete duties on time.
- Communicate proactively about assigned tasks with necessary parties.
- Assess tenant needs and professionally explain repairs and timelines to staff and residents.
- Transport tools and/or materials as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
