Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability, willingness and sensitivity to work with a diverse, low-income population.
• Maturity, honesty, dependability, initiative and follow-through.
• Ability to read and communicate in English sufficiently to follow directions and communicate with supervisor, coworkers and residents.
• Ability and willingness to work tactfully under pressure; cope with stress.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy work involving sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds and climbing ladders and stairs.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform mechanical, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and other building repairs and maintenance work.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment including mechanic tools, carpenter tools, electrical tools, plumbing tools, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Ability to move objects, occasionally requiring exertion of considerable force.
• Ability to differentiate shades of color in performing electrical maintenance, painting and other work.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers in performing maintenance tasks.
• Ability to drive motor vehicles, including trucks.
• Visual acuity necessary to inspect buildings and review work orders.
• Hearing acuity sufficient to use telephone and communicate with residents and staff.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide.
• Ability to judge situations where supervisor's involvement is needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to semi-repetitive tasks.
• Ability to comprehend and correctly use maintenance logs, work orders, time sheets, etc.
• Ability to comprehend resident handbook and employee manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and staff at all levels, residents, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to changes in policy, methods, operations, etc. as they apply to property management operations and activities.
• Ability to work in an office environment and in and outside a variety of residential buildings.
• Ability to work under hot and cold conditions.
• Ability to work under conditions of moderate noise.
• 1 year of residential maintenance or related building experience.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and climb ladders.
• Intermediate plumbing, electrical and drywall skills.
• Ability to obtain High-rise Fire Safety Certificate within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC Certifications.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety requirements and Building Codes.
• Lead & Asbestos abatement Certifications/Training.
• Valid California drivers’ license and a motor vehicle report that matches TNDC’s insurer’s minimum guidelines.

Responsibilities

• General apartment building maintenance and repair.
• Basic plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems including replacement of fittings and clearing of stoppages.
• Repairs/replaces glass, tile, locks, hinges, and window coverings.
• Basic electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, and circuits.
• Basic painting of both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Hangs and repairs sheetrock.
• Framing, cabinet rebuilding, and finish carpentry.
• Rough construction and concrete work.
• Prepares and submits completed work order sheets on a daily basis to direct supervisor.
• Attends required TNDC team, training, safety, and staff meetings.
• Follows TNDC safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Responds to building emergencies on after hours on-call schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.