Maintenance Technician I (Cochrane Village/1363)

Maintenance Technician I

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This position is for a full-time Maintenance Technician I at Cochrane Village, a 96-unit affordable family community in Morgan Hill, CA. This is a tax-credit and AHP property. Must have 1+ year of related apartment maintenance experience and skills in plumbing and electrical. Must be willing to do janitorial duties. Salary range: $21.00 -$32.00 per hour; hiring range for new employees is generally $21.00-$26.50 per hour, DOE. Please note an offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate and the current salary level of individuals working at EAH in a similar role.

Established in 1968, EAH Housing is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. EAH develops low-income multifamily housing, manages more than 222 properties throughout in California and Hawai'i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts.

EAH Housing puts its core values into action every day as our staff of 700 people serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and invest in our employees through extensive training programs.

For immediate consideration, please apply to requisition MAINT004250 on our website at

The Maintenance Technician II performs a wide variety of Maintenance Duties. This position is expected to be able to repair and maintain most items on a property without outside vendor assistance. Generally, the Maintenance Technician II works at a property with 100+ units.

All facets of lock and key replacement/repair, including weather stripping, door and window functioning and locks

Performs all interior repairs related to walls and doors

Electrical repairs including; fixtures, lights, plugs and switches

Changes AC filters, checks coils, cleans and repairs when necessary

Performs annual unit inspections

Ensures the turnover of units in 5 days

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

2+ years of related apartment maintenance experience

Knowledge and skills in plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance

CADL, clean DMV and reliable transportation

HVAC certification plus

EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have received such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. EAH also verifies education and employment history. Any verified discrepancy (resume or online application) may delay your background check results and/or affect your eligibility to work at EAH. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements. If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening. Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH.

EAH Housing requires all candidates who have received a conditional job offer to submit to drug testing within 72 hours from acceptance of our job offer. EAH Housing does not test for marijuana/cannabis. Satisfactory completion of drug testing is a requirement of employment with EAH.

EAH Housing is an EEO Employer. CA BRE #00853495 | HI RB-16985

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