Maintenance I

Volunteers of America Southwest; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Southwest is seeking a Maintenance I at Palomar Apartments in Chula Vista, CA. The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance across the property under supervision, addressing resident work orders, and keeping common areas clean and safe.

Candidates should have high school diploma or GED, hands-on experience with heating, electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in general maintenance including heating, electrical and plumbing equipment, and interior/exterior painting and carpentry.
• Must be able to communicate effectively; bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for different projects.
• Emergency maintenance availability, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Enter occupied apartments to perform work orders.
• Perform daily cleaning of property, clubhouse and units.
• Make-ready/vacant units: repair and clean appliances, windows, floors and fixtures.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances and major equipment.
• Maintain painting equipment and supplies to keep the property looking its best.
• Advise supervisor on work in progress and inventory of tools and supplies.
• Grounds maintenance as requested (mowing, fertilizing, watering).
• Follow safety procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with other projects as assigned by Community Administrator.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Painting

Carpentry

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Palomar Apts - Chula Vista, CA 91911

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Palomar Apartments is a 168-unit residential apartment facility that is designed to facilitate the affordable housing needs of moderate and middle income families. This is a transitional housing property with 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Palomar Apartments provides a clean, safe, and relaxing environment for families to thrive in. We are looking for a Maintenance I employee to assist in preventative and corrective maintenance to the property under the supervisor of the Community Administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Enters occupied apartments to perform necessary work orders, as required.
• Performs daily cleaning of property, clubhouse and units, including vacuuming and dusting, as needed.
• Completesall duties regarding make-ready/vacant units including repairing and cleaning ofappliances, windows, floors, bathroom fixtures, cabinets, light fixtures, entry doors, drapery rods, patio/balcony, etc.
• Makes regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances and major equipment such as water heaters, gas lines, etc.
• Maintains all painting equipment and supplies to help ensure the property is looking its best at all times.
• Advises supervisor of work in progress as well as work that needs to be done.Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.
• May be responsible for grounds maintenance to include mowing, fertilization and watering of lawn as requested.
• Follows company procedures regarding safety and emergencies.
• Assist with other projects as assigned by Community Administrator.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance to include: heating, electrical and plumbing equipment, building interior and exterior painting and carpentry.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to communicate effectively. (Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus).
• Must be capable of using extension ladder to access roof and windows to make repairs as needed. Also to be able to paint interior and exterior walls and ceilings.
• Must be able to perform emergency maintenance as requested (even if on a Saturday, Sunday or Holidays).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for different projects.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Applications are accepted online only.

Equal Opportunity Employer