Maintenance Worker

Venice Community Housing; Westbank First Nation #9; On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join their team. This role involves ensuring all maintenance repairs are completed safely and efficiently across multiple properties. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in building maintenance, with strong skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage. Join a mission-driven organization that values community support and development, and play a vital role in maintaining safe and welcoming living environments.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in building maintenance required.
• General knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing is essential.
• Must have knowledge of safe use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance repairs and unit turnovers are completed safely.
• Perform property maintenance including plastering, plumbing, and electrical.
• Coordinate and monitor vendors completing repairs and upgrades.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Problem Solving

Communication

Computer Literacy

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

Venice Community Housing (VCH) supports and builds equitable and inclusive communities by providing affordable housing with supportive services, education, employment programs, and public policy advocacy that advances racial and economic justice. VCH is a community-based, nonprofit organization engaged in a variety of housing and community development programs. VCH owns and manages 306 units of affordable and supportive housing, as well as 28 units of interim housing, and is in a period of growth with an additional 400+ units in predevelopment/construction stages.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Director of Property Management and is part of a five-person team in the Maintenance Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The Maintenance workers are to ensure that all maintenance repairs and unit turnovers are completed in a safe and timely manner and that all legal requirements are met.
• Ensures that all property repairs are performed according to all applicable building codes.
• Works with maintenance staff to implement building improvements beyond the scope of normal maintenance activities and implement annual capital improvement plans.
• Complete all paperwork (i.e., purchase receipts, work orders, inventory reports, etc.) daily or as the Supervisor requires.
• Monitor and maintain building budgets to minimize cost.
• Prioritize and perform property maintenance and repairs including, but not limited to, plastering, drywall installation, painting, plumbing, tiling, carpentry, HVAC equipment, electrical and appliance repairs.
• Maintains clean work areas in units and all areas of the properties.
• Lift, install, and remove appliances.
• In emergencies, be available before/after regular hours Monday-Friday and every 3 to 4 weekends for the maintenance emergency line and follow-up emergency procedures.
• Inspect building equipment per established specifications to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Report to the Supervisor when maintenance cannot do work and needs to be referred to an outside contractor.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of vendors or outside contractors who are completing repairs and upgrades.
• Purchase, pick up, and/or take delivery of supplies approved by Supervisor.
• Use proper safety equipment and follow safe work practices and procedures.
• Ability to manage maintenance tasks for 50-70 units, with additional units assigned as they come online.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities and units as coverage for staff out on PTO, leave or during staffing vacancies.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years of experience in building maintenance is required.
• General knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing
• Must have knowledge and experience in the safe use and operation of hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
• Be able to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Effectively manage and solve practical problems and effectively handle situations with limited instructions.
• Must be computer literate
• Must have and maintain a valid California driver's license and auto insurance at all times and have the availability of an insured vehicle to travel within VCH’s properties.
• Some personal tools required

SALARY:
The starting annual salary range for the position is $50,000-$54,000, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, Aflac, 403(b), vacation, sick time, 15 holidays, and 2 personal days. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and push up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladder, and step ladder.
• Must remain standing 60-70% of the time.
• Communicates accurately and frequently with tenants, vendors, and staff.
• Constantly operates hand tools and power tools.
• Must recognize odors, leaks, smoke, and fire.
• Frequently move inside and outside units, parking areas, buildings, storages, and small confined spaces.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform the following tasks: operating a motor vehicle, viewing a computer terminal, reading, inspecting repairs, and conducting inventory and unit inspections.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please email your resume with a cover letter describing your qualifications to Human Resources at [e-mail]. You can also fax your resume to [phone] or mail it to Venice Community Housing Corporation, 200 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Venice Community Housing (VCH) is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [e-mail].