Floating Maintenance Technician

Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support interior and exterior maintenance across HACSB properties. You will perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repairs.

The role requires travel throughout San Bernardino County and on-call availability 24/7 for emergencies. A high school diploma and 3+ years of building maintenance experience are needed; relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; three+ years of building maintenance experience.
• A/C, Electrical and Gas Certification preferred.
• UPCS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry and appliance repairs.
• Complete unit turns and vacancy repairs across San Bernardino County properties.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and plumbing systems; service HVAC and appliances as needed.

Skills

Maintenance work

Auto electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

A/C Certification

Electrical Certification

Gas Certification

Job description

Agency Information

The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) was established in 1941 and has evolved into one of the most progressive housing authorities in the Country. We are the largest provider of affordable housing in San Bernardino County and proudly assist approximately 26,000 people. The Housing Authority is a separate legal entity from the County of San Bernardino with approximately 145 employees. The HACSB prides itself on providing more than just housing to residents and thanks to strong partnerships, we continue to help the families we serve access resources and services to enrich their quality of life.

The HACSB’s employees are passionate about their work and every position revolves around our agency’s mission and core values. We invite you to be a part of our dedicated team who strive to provide meaningful and impactful housing services and resources to the community we serve.

Job Information

Position starting pay: $25.82/hr. The initial review of applications will begin starting August 31st, 2026. Applications received before the initial review date will be considered, with qualifying applicants being eligible to participate in the phone screen process.

Position Summary

Under general supervision performs skilled and semi-skilled duties involved in the cleaning, alterations, maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of the inside and outside of Housing Authority units and facilities, equipment, and fixtures. Includes tasks involving carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, masonry and appliance repairs and installation.

Position is a floater that will be expected to travel to properties throughout San Bernardino County, assignments will be based on business need.

1. Performs maintenance duties such as; complete unit turns, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, appliance installation and repairs, trash outs and any other needed maintenance duties both for interior and exterior of all apartments and properties.
2. Patches and repairs walls and roofs as needed; replaces and repairs glass window panes and screens, counter tops, tiles, toilets and sinks.
3. Performs and troubleshoots electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches and outlets, etc.
4. Performs and troubleshoots plumbing tasks such as clearing drains, replacing fittings, faucets and sinks, etc.Performs HVAC duties by testing air units and servicing/replacing wall furnaces as needed.
5. Removes trash, furniture and debris from vacated units and surrounding areas.
6. Loads and unloads light trucks with trimmings and trash (trash from receptacles); drives trash to disposal areas, and or landfills; hauls sand, dirt and other materials as needed.
7. Performs maintenance services requests (work orders) and vacancy turns and completes related paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
8. Provides skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties while on-call on a rotational basis to handle any emergency or after-hours calls. Must be fit and duty-ready and available 24/7 for the duration of the on-call period. Must be able to respond within 30 minutes of emergency call coming in.
9. Drives agency vehicle in performing daily duties and during on-call periods.
10. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, organizes parts and materials required for maintenance service requests and plans maintenance work in advance to ensure efficient completion of all maintenance related work.
11. Assists in maintaining inventory by properly monitoring and recording inventory items.
12. Ensures safety compliance at all times when performing duties. Maintains a clean and safe working area including wearing of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
13. Performs other related duties as assigned (such as; maintaining work orders in the service order system, repairs/replaces sprinkler heads and valves, etc.).

High School diploma or equivalent; Three (3) or more years experience performing building maintenance and repair work.A/C, Electrical and Gas Certification preferred. Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) certification required within first 6 months of obtaining position. Must be willing to travel to properties throughout San Bernardino County. Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record in past 36 months with ability to be insured by Housing Authority insurance carrier. Bilingual preferred.

ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Fumes and noise from equipment operation.
Emergency call out.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling, crawling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand tools and specialized equipment.
Seeing to read work orders and instructions to perform maintenance functions.
Climbing ladders and scaffolding.

The HACSB is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values differences among our customers, vendors, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. Our continued success and growth is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout the company and our communities. HACSB is an equal opportunity employer.