Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician About Us: Swami International has been providing affordable housing throughout the South Bay area for over 30 years. We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to assist with preventative maintenance and unit turn-arounds. If you have experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC, you are encouraged to apply. Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor Department: Maintenance Department Status: Full time, Non-exempt Overview: Maintenance technician will be responsible for one or more of the following areas; regular maintenance, painting, carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing works to ensure that residential and commercial units are habitable in a timely manner. Job Functions Maintenance Replace and/ or repair window, window frame and screen; Hang doors; Replace and rekey locks; Replace door knobs, hinges, and other hardware; Install, replace and/or repair kitchen appliances, closet doors, towel bars, shower handles, shower doors, phone jacks, etc; Repair and/or replace light fixtures. Painting Handle all pre paint preparation including but not limited to washing walls and/or sanding walls, removing old stains, paint or treatments, paint and/or reface walls, etc; Sand, paint or texture walls, baseboards, moldings, ceilings, closets, doors, cabinets, walls, etc.; Reglaze, varnish and/or stain cabinets and/or doors. Carpentry Install cabinetry and/or other cabinets, doors, drawers, vanities, etc.; Install tile, granite, and/or marble countertop/floor and/or shower/bath stalls. Electrical Repair and/or replace/install smoke alarms, outlets, switches, plate covers, GFI, 240 volts, breakers, thermostat, AC/heater. Plumbing Repair and or replace/install faucets, bathtubs, sinks, garbage disposals and/or electrical/gas water heaters, etc.; Unclog toilets, kitchen sinks and other drain lines including main lines when necessary. Collateral Duties: 1.Perform other tasks and special projects as required. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Min. of 2 years maintenance experience Must provide own transportation; ability to provide own tools a plus. travel required; Proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required; Prefer one or more of the following certifications; Plumbing certificate, Electrical certificate, EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements; Proven ability to safely operate power tools; Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus; Must be professional and costumer service oriented, with the ability to deal effectively with unsatisfied tenants; Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and exchange information with others; Bi-lingual Spanish a plus; Able to work in a fast-paced environment; Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while using common sense; Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and assess a problem; Ability to follow directions and take initiative; Excellent time management skills including the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented; Maintains a safe working environment; Able to endure and experience temperature changes; Able to lift and or carry up to 20 pounds above shoulder level on a frequent basis and team lifting above 50 pounds when necessary; Ability to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, and or crawl; Ability to work in small, confined workspaces. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Compensation: Benefits as described in the Swami Employee Handbook Range $20-$35/hour paid semi-monthly, commensurate on experience Discount on Fair Market Value of Swami Owned unit #J-18808-Ljbffr Swami International