Property Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Property Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Director of Outpatient Services

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $22 - $26 Hourly DOE

Worksite: Oakland, CA 94612

Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays 8:30 am-5:00 pm

About Us: Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.

Our Mission: To empower people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges to achieve recovery, self-sufficiency, and deeply connected, meaningful lives within their communities.

Our Values: Compassion: Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect: Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress: Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience: Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences: Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional who can fill the position of Property Maintenance Technician to oversee the daily operations of Bonita House Inc.'s properties. The ideal candidate will possess property management experience, technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and a strong commitment to safety regulations. As a Property Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of facilities and delivering exceptional service to tenants or clients. This role offers an opportunity to lead facility operations with professionalism, precision, and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and integrity of locations, systems, and equipment, project future needs, including capital requirements and improvements, implement and oversee preventative maintenance programs, and supervise all construction/tenant improvement work at the properties.

• Develop and implement maintenance repair procedures using a system for tracking work orders and asset management.
• Oversee project management activities related to facilities upgrades or repairs, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and safety protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs such as HVAC system repair or industrial maintenance projects while managing facilities management budgets effectively.

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans for property and equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance and services needed at the Grand location including the weekly cleaning of the entry foyer to the building and any other tasks assigned.
• Manage the following properties: Temescal, Hearst, Channing, MLK, 1410 and Grand

Skills

• Proven management experience with a focus on supervising facilities maintenance teams in industrial or commercial settings.
• Strong mechanical knowledge including HVAC systems repair, plumbing system maintenance, electrical systems troubleshooting, and low voltage electrical experience.
• Proficiency in using CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications for reporting and documentation purposes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA standards applicable to facilities management.
• Skilled in reading schematics and technical diagrams related to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high safety standards.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting expertise utilizing tools such as ohmmeters for electrical diagnostics.

Daily Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Completing Work Orders Efficiently
• Maintaining the Property Curb Appeal daily
• Turning Vacant Units per procedure
• Appliance, HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing Repairs
• Drywall & Painting Repairs
• Conducting Unit Inspections
• Working as a Team
• Preparing for Inspections
• Offering Excellent Customer Service
• Following all company policies & procedures, fair housing laws, etc.
• Ability to respond to After-Hours maintenance emergencies
• Picking Up Trash around the property, cleaning out trash enclosures and chutes
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Work environment/Physical demands: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable laws.

Physical Activity

The position requires periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday. Employees may be required to move between offices, program spaces, and meeting areas, including navigating stairs.

Lifting & Carrying

Must be able to lift, carry, or move items up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.

Manual Dexterity & Communication

Requires the ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment; to talk and hear in person and by telephone; and to read printed and digital materials.

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or community-based setting with standard lighting, temperature, and noise levels. Some positions may require travel between locations as part of regular duties.

Travel required: This position requires regular travel to multiple agency and partner locations within the Bay Area. Employees must have reliable transportation and the ability to reach designated sites within reasonable travel times.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

EEO Statement: Bonita House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.