Maintenance Technician at People's Self-Help Housing

Santa Barbara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance, Construction Knowledge, Light Equipment Operation, Hand Tools Usage, Inventory Management, Preventative Maintenance, Work Order Management, Budget Adherence, Lock Repair, Appliance Repair

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description People's Self Help Housing (PSHH) is seeking an eager Maintenance Technician I to join our maintenance team. This individual will assist with overseeing the maintenance needs for 75-unit low-income property located in Santa Barbara, CA. This individual may additionally be asked to rove to surrounding properties in the Santa Barbara area. With a mission to build affordable homes, with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People's Self-Help Housing is a the longest serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low income working families, farmworkers, seniors and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote, health, education and connections to community-based resources. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week). Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including: Employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD Pension Profit Sharing Plan Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness excellent, supportive staff and work environment. Responsibilities Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks/curbs/gutters as needed, and checking fencing for any required repairs. Clean, paint and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures. Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system, and make repairs for tenant after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor. Determine if any items requiring repair is under warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if under warranty. Determine if any repair items are resident caused and notify Property Manager. Maintain parts and supplies inventory. Order necessary parts, appliances, etc. Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the Facilities Manager. Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested. Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in property Preventative Maintenance Plan. Notify the Property Manager of any tenant violations. Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use. Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris. Repair washers and dryers as needed, or notify the Property Manager to contact an outside repair vendor. Repair and change locks as needed, and manage tenant lockouts. Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule, for sites with security gates. Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Basic construction or building maintenance knowledge required. Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency highly desired. Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required. Minimum of 1 year maintenance or construction experience required. Yardi or similar work order software experience highly desired. Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7-8 hours daily, bend, squat, reach.

Responsibilities

The technician will assist in overseeing maintenance needs for a 75-unit low-income property, involving daily walks, cleaning, painting, and repairing vacant units according to policy. Responsibilities also include reviewing daily work orders via Yardi, determining warranty coverage, managing inventory, and conducting preventative maintenance.