MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN- LEVEL 1

Our organization provides socioeconomically disadvantaged communities with HUD-certified housing counseling, low-income rental housing, small business technical assistance and anti-discrimination programs that entail comprehensive prevention and intervention services. We are seeking dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technicians to assist our property management team with the daily repairs and maintenance of the residential apartment buildings we manage in San Francisco. The ideal candidate would have a valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation, working knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs, and their own basic tools. 

Job Duties:

● Respond to tenant's work orders/maintenance on a daily basis and a timely manner

● Check and respond to emails, text messages, and company messaging system as often as needed

● Maintain intercom and front entry system in good operating condition

● Maintain exit signage and building lights in good condition

● Completing necessary work order forms once the job is completed

● Maintain and organize storage and maintenance shops in properties

● Order supplies and materials needed from accredited hardware store

● Assist on the replacement of batteries on smoke detectors and emergency lights as needed, but no less than once a year

● Annual debris clearing from gutters and roof

● Change timers as necessary

● Steam clean/power wash garage and front sidewalks at least once a year

● Assist with the snake clean-outs in basement drain lines at least twice a year

● Patching and Painting 

● Appliance maintenance and installation 

● Preventative building and apartment maintenance 

● Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed 

● Must have company provided cell phone available all the time and ensure it has enough battery life that will last throughout the day to answer phone calls and messages 

● Assist in producing annual monitoring reports 

Minimum Qualifications:

● Good command of written and spoken English, and Cantonese is a plus 

● General knowledge of HVAC 

● Working knowledge of carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing 

● At least one year of experience in all three skills (three years of experience desired) 

● Must have a valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation

● Must have own basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, pliers, wrench)

● Education: High school diploma 

● Experience and Skills: Carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills 

● Language: Conversational in English is a must. Conversational in Cantonese, Spanish, or Vietnamese is a plus.

● Physical Requirements: Multi-limb and eye-hand coordination; able to bend, stoop and lift boxes up to 15 lbs; fast pace/multi-tasking with organization and efficiency; must be able to

walk up and down two flights of stairs 3-5+ times a day

● Familiar with working environment

● Customer oriented 

Benefits: 

Full-time employees receive a monthly fringe benefit equal to 12% of their gross monthly pay, which can be applied toward health, dental, vision, and/or retirement benefits. Full-time employees also accrue paid time off, including vacation (one hour for every twenty hours worked), sick and safe time (one hour for every thirty hours worked), and paid holidays.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Special Requirements:

Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

CN BAR Unit: AA