Maintenance Worker

Los Angeles County Development Authority • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker, under general supervision, learns and performs a wide variety of unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties for assigned buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. The position is in the Los Angeles County Development Authority’s Housing Management Division, which manages public and affordable housing properties throughout Los Angeles County. The worker inspects facilities and equipment, responds to maintenance requests, assists with special projects, operates manual and power tools, and performs related duties as assigned. This is a regular position with locations throughout Los Angeles County.

Work includes routine and semi-skilled repairs across trades such as plumbing, electrical work, painting, drywall, carpentry, concrete, HVAC, and appliance repair. The role also involves unit turnover work, grounds and exterior upkeep, pest-control bait stations, supporting contractors and skilled staff, maintaining work records, and responding to after-hours service requests and emergencies as needed. The position requires fieldwork and substantial physical activity in varied and sometimes hazardous conditions.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions; additional experience may substitute for required education year for year.
• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Two years of responsible experience performing unskilled or semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair or construction work.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License maintained throughout employment, or be able to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform essential job functions.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used to maintain and repair residential buildings and facilities.
• Knowledge of residential plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, and mechanical systems; operation and routine maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light power equipment; occupational hazards and safety practices; basic recordkeeping; safe driving; applicable laws and standards; customer service; English; and relevant computers and communication tools.
• Ability to perform routine to semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and custodial work accurately and efficiently; troubleshoot routine problems and determine needed materials and supplies; identify maintenance needs and take corrective action.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and other required equipment; perform routine equipment maintenance; and keep tools and equipment clean and secure.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and basic written records; follow oral and written instructions and policies; and interpret and apply relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to use judgment and tact within applicable guidelines, make basic arithmetic calculations, organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use relevant computer systems, software, and modern business equipment; communicate clearly in English orally and in writing; and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform fieldwork involving frequent walking, work on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces, climbing ladders, and operating tools, equipment, and a motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging 50 pounds or heavier, using proper equipment and/or assistance when needed.
• Successful completion of required reference checks, a post-offer medical examination, a criminal background check, and a driving record check.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining and repairing residential properties or building facilities.
• Experience with residential property management systems or maintenance tracking software.
• Experience on large-scale rehabilitation or renovation projects.
• Experience safely and efficiently operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Experience with pest control or hazardous materials management.
• Experience managing multiple work orders or maintenance requests simultaneously.
• Certification or training in trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or carpentry, including relevant courses, apprenticeships, or trade licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair in Authority residences across plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, carpentry, concrete, HVAC, and appliance work.
• Receive and respond to work-order requests and perform scheduled or resident-requested maintenance and repairs in occupied units.
• Inspect vacated units, identify and mark needed repairs, prepare units for new tenancy, and change locks.
• Clean fixtures, appliances, walls, windows, and floors in vacated units; repair or replace hardware, fixtures, appliances, cabinetry, sinks, toilets, electrical components, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair residential appliances and systems, including water heaters, furnaces, ovens, stoves, and ranges.
• Maintain and repair concrete; operate concrete cutting and breaking equipment, construct forms, pour concrete, and assist with concrete finishing and masonry work.
• Install, set, and maintain bait stations to control pests and vermin.
• Assist skilled staff and contractors with skilled work and complex rehabilitation projects; identify contractor work discrepancies and notify a supervisor as needed.
• Maintain facility exteriors, including removing graffiti, trash, and bulky items and power washing sidewalks and trash enclosures; keep the maintenance yard clean and orderly.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, hand and power tools, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Follow safe work methods and use required safety equipment.
• Respond courteously to public inquiries and provide information within the assigned area.
• Respond to after-hours service requests and emergencies as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Regular full-time employees are eligible for annual merit-based salary increases contingent on performance ratings and available room within the established salary range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED