Maintenance Technician

Overview

Performs repairs, maintenance, and inspections for SAHA property in Oakland.

Key Responsibilities

• plumbing repair
• electrical repair
• hvac maintenance
• carpentry work
• roof repair
• unit turnover

Tasks

-Assists with maintaining exterior public areas, e.g., parking lot, grounds, etc., by removing debris, sweeping, and washing down sidewalks; -Maintains supply and equipment inventories and replenishes as needed; -Evaluates nature of problem from a work order request and performs maintenance or repair; -Performs basic carpentry such as installing drywall, cabinets, wood flooring, window panes, and minor dry rot replacement; -Works with property manager to implement a preventive maintenance schedule and coordinates larger projects as necessary; -Performs maintenance/repairs on doors, locks, hinges, and makes keys; -Assists other SAHA properties in preparation for major inspections, other regulatory inspections, grand-openings, or when requested; -Performs plumbing replacement/repairs on water and sewer lines, drain pipes, toilets, faucets, and water heaters as needed; -Serves as on call maintenance staff for assigned region according to schedule; (All maintenance staff are assigned two week shifts to cover emergencies at the assigned region overnight from 5pm to 6am.) -Notifies management concerning the need for major replacement, repairs or additions to the building and collects vendor bids when applicable; -Provides guidance, on site or remotely, to other Maintenance Technicians on routine maintenance or small projects; -Monitors facility boilers, pumps, electric motors, fire sprinkler, and HVAC systems. Makes repairs or determines if use of vendor is necessary; -Prepares unit turns which includes moving household appliances, painting and making the necessary repairs required for occupancy, may also assist in cleaning the unit; -Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in cramped or elevated areas, and may be exposed to outside weather conditions such as rain, heat, or noise. -Maintains and repairs flashings, roofs, drainage, and irrigation systems, walkways, stairs, stucco, parking surfaces, and similar building components; -Inspects and reports on the work quality and performance of external vendors to the manager; -Maintains property or properties in an inspection ready state; -Works within various computer systems, including work order and email systems to manage communications tasks, and priorities; -Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on building and unit systems; -Performs repairs on all appliances such as stoves and hood ranges, refrigerators, electric and gas heaters, and garbage disposals; -May sweep, mop, scrub, dust, and vacuum hallways, stairs, office space, and other interior public areas. May also operate equipment necessary to strip and wax floors, and shampoo carpets;

Requirements

• hvac
• plumbing
• electrical
• painting
• driver's license
• 3+ years

What You Bring

-Knowledge of tools and equipment used in building maintenance and how to use them safely and responsibly; -Occasionally exposed to blood or other bodily fluids/excretions. -Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes assessment of tenant needs, and professionally explaining repairs and timelines to staff and residents; -Requires the ability to see, smell and hear. -Frequent visits to tenants’ apartments (where smoking may be allowed) is required in order to perform work order(s). -Frequent standing and walking are required. -Ability to type and use a computer. Must be able to use email, and learn our software systems; -Knowledge of building maintenance and repair, including the ability to paint well, repair and maintain electrical, roofing, plumbing and HVAC systems, as well as boilers, appliances, and drywall; -Must be able to handle daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction; -Ability to determine causes of operating failures and apply general rules to specific problems to produce the solution; -Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. -Must have the ability to safely operate equipment where necessary; -Ability to communicate peer performance assessments when necessary; -Must be able to read, write, and speak English to successfully interact with tenants and other employees; -Ability to manage one’s own tasks and proactively communicate about those tasks with the necessary parties; -Must be reliable in attendance, quality and quantity of work; -Must be able to push, pull, lift, and or move object(s) that weigh up to 50 pounds. -Ability to manage one’s own time and coordinate the priorities of work orders and other responsibilities in order to ensure timely competition of required duties; -Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. -Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and squatting are required. -Three or more years of relevant maintenance or trade experience is preferred. -Valid driver’s license, a good driving record, proof of automobile insurance and reliable means of transportation is required as this position will have to transport tools and/or materials. A DMV check will be performed. -Experience in affordable housing/property management is a plus -This job requires frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects such as tools and controls and reach with hands and arms.

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About Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (Saha)

-Founded through the merger of Satellite Housing (est. 1966) and Affordable Housing Associates (est. 1993). -Operates in real estate development, property management, and resident services with a focus on design excellence and community engagement. -Known for bold collaborations with organizations like Apple and Health Centers to deliver green, service-enriched housing in underserved neighborhoods.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-a dmv check will be performed. -pre‑employment physical abilities test (pat) required.