Housing Maintenance Worker

APLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housing Maintenance Worker to ensure timely attention to resident requests. This role involves coordinating with property owners, performing minor repairs, and maintaining effective communication with vendors. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a background in maintenance, including plumbing and electrical work. Join a mission-driven organization that values community support and offers a dynamic work environment, blending fieldwork and office responsibilities. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills to maintain housing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of apartment/maintenance experience required.
• Must perform handyman duties including light electrical and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with property owners for timely resident requests.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing locks and faucets.

Skills

Apartment Maintenance

Vendor Management

Light Electrical Work

Plumbing

Painting

Interpersonal Communication

Active Listening

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal Vehicle

Company Tool Kit

Job description

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Position Summary

The Housing Maintenance Worker primarily work in a hybrid/field- based setting. The Housing Maintenance Worker is responsible for coordinating between property owners/managers to ensure timely attention to resident requests. In addition, the Housing Maintenance Worker will assist the Housing Manager with shared responsibilities for intakes, renewals, relocations, unit inspections, and minor unit repairs. This position does not require the Housing Maintenance Worker to answer after-hour calls or weekend repairs.

• Maintain and develop communications with vendors and landlords.
• Avert possible evictions of master-leased units by maintaining professional relationships with property owners and managers, promptly addressing their concerns.
• Participate in agency staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Work closely with Housing Specialists, Social Workers, and Supportive Service Coordinators to assist with housing retention efforts and facilitate communication among the involved parties.
• Must be able to use a computer to update and complete work orders, vendor contacts, and client notes in the agency’s in-house system. Compose correspondence, memos, reports as directed.
• Perform basic maintenance to include, but not limited to changing door locks, checking smoke detectors, change outlets and GFI, change bathroom and kitchen faucets, unit turns, painting, and yearly inspections.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining keys and key logs in the PSH program.
• Facilitate the purchase of necessary household goods including appliances, furniture, and move-in packages.
• Ensure timely invoicing and oversee submission to Supervisor for pay of contracted work.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Position Summary

The Housing Maintenance Worker primarily work in a hybrid/field- based setting. The Housing Maintenance Worker is responsible for coordinating between property owners/managers to ensure timely attention to resident requests. In addition, the Housing Maintenance Worker will assist the Housing Manager with shared responsibilities for intakes, renewals, relocations, unit inspections, and minor unit repairs. This position does not require the Housing Maintenance Worker to answer after-hour calls or weekend repairs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop communications with vendors and landlords.
• Avert possible evictions of master-leased units by maintaining professional relationships with property owners and managers, promptly addressing their concerns.
• Participate in agency staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Work closely with Housing Specialists, Social Workers, and Supportive Service Coordinators to assist with housing retention efforts and facilitate communication among the involved parties.
• Must be able to use a computer to update and complete work orders, vendor contacts, and client notes in the agency’s in-house system. Compose correspondence, memos, reports as directed.
• Perform basic maintenance to include, but not limited to changing door locks, checking smoke detectors, change outlets and GFI, change bathroom and kitchen faucets, unit turns, painting, and yearly inspections.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining keys and key logs in the PSH program.
• Facilitate the purchase of necessary household goods including appliances, furniture, and move-in packages.
• Ensure timely invoicing and oversee submission to Supervisor for pay of contracted work.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ apartment/maintenance experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with vendor management required.
• Must be able to perform maintenance and handyman type duties, including light electrical, plumbing and painting.
• Must have experience working with a diverse population.
• Excellent active listening and ability to model good judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet.
• Required to maintain use of company provided tool kit
• Required to use your own vehicle to service clients across the entire LA County.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

This position involves both fieldwork and office work including bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and moving of office materials or equipment related to client units weighing 25 pounds or more. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. No weekend work required.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

COVID-19 Vaccination and booster or medical/religious exemption required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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