Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, an affordable housing real estate company, is looking for a part-time Maintenance Technician to work 2 days per week on one of their communities in Downtown Los Angeles. The schedule is any 2 days, Mon-Thursday. The rate is $27/HR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Completes work orders in a timely and accurate manner. Cleans up after work is complete. 
2. Performs repairs on the property, including painting, basic carpentry or wall repair, plumbing, and electrical. 
3. Cleans apartments during turnover process, as directed. 
4. Maintains grounds and common areas, including lawns and flowerbeds, shrubbery, parking areas, and trash pickup. 
5. Provides on-call maintenance service, as directed. Responds to emergencies, as required. 
6. Sets up conference room and community space, as needed. 
7. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment. 
8. Advises Property Manager of the overall condition of the property.
9. Work outside normal business hours to respond to the needs of the property.
10. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
11. Work cooperatively with others.
12. Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Competencies

1. Articulate and integrate the mission and the core values of company into day-to-day work. Recognize racial equity, diversity, and inclusion as integral components of our culture.
2. Able to interact effectively with diverse and vulnerable populations who have experienced homelessness.
3. Work in a collaborative manner, as a part of the site team.
4. Relate professionally with vendors, residents, and co-workers.
5. Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• · High School diploma or equivalent.
• · Knowledge of basic building maintenance required either through training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

1. Minimum of one (1) year in skilled maintenance work.
2. Technical training in one or more building trades preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Take direction from the supervisor.
2. Read, write, do basic math, and follow instructions.
3. Flexible to change work plans. 
4. Maintain a professional personal appearance. 
5. Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver’s license and insurance).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical: Must be able to push/pull object less than 30 pounds, walk, climb stairs and enter/exit buildings that are under construction, occasionally, without normal ingress/egress available.

Sensory: Ability to read fine print on documents. Able to speak clearly and make self-understood, while also understanding others using the English language.

Cognitive: Ability to understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks/assignments given to others over a period of days. Able to concentrate on moderate detail in both office and field with moderate interruption. Able to attend task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time.

Environment: Exposure to different climates. Exposure to dust, dirt, air particles, and hazardous materials common to residential construction sites.

Equipment: Ability to properly operate computers & telephone.