Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

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

Employment Status: Full time, Non-exempt

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.

Essential 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:

• 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.
• Car 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

Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io