Maintenance I - AH

Front Porch Communities & Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 32,841 - 37,884; Full time

Job summary

Front Porch Communities & Services in Oakland is seeking a Maintenance I for a full-time day shift (8:00 am–5:00 pm). The role focuses on safe, reliable building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical work, painting, and basic carpentry and equipment repairs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, trade training preferred, and be able to lift up to 35 pounds. TB screen and fingerprint clearance are required as part of pre-employment processing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or vocational school training preferred.
• Must complete and pass a TB screen prior to employment.
• Employment contingent upon fingerprint clearance from the DOJ.
• Employee must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Use basic hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Assist in minor electrical repairs and inspections.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces; refinishing furniture as needed.
• Repair, move, assemble and install heavy equipment and furniture.
• Assist with general plumbing and carpentry work.
• Maintain facility equipment and logbooks as required.
• Observe facility conditions and report issues to management.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with staff and residents.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Reading diagrams

Pressure handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade or vocational training

Job description

Overview

Oak Center Towers-AH is hiring for Maintenance I – Full Time/Day Shift – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pay Range: $23.84 – $27.50.

The Maintenance I helps ensure the effective overall maintenance, operation and safety of the facility, including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, painting, minor carpentry and equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

• Uses basic hand and power tools, such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, wrenches, saber saws and hand drills and basic electrical inspection and electrical test equipment and tools.
• Assists in performing minor electrical repairs to building electrical systems.
• Paints interior and exterior walls, doors, ceilings, beams, carport areas, fences, etc.; refinishes furniture as required.
• Repairs, moves, assembles, installs and sets up heavy equipment and furniture, picture frames, etc.
• Assists with general plumbing repairs to building systems.
• Assists in performing minor carpentry work.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of all facility equipment, including laundry, food service and nursing equipment.
• Assists with routine maintenance of facility equipment; maintains log books as required.
• Observes conditions of facility and reports any problems noted to Management.
• At all times demonstrates cooperative behavior with staff, colleagues and supervisors.
• Participates in training as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Possesses mechanical aptitude; able to learn and retain basic skills of the trade.
• Able to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with others throughout the facility.
• Able to learn to read diagrams, and operating and maintenance instructions.

Education and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade or vocational school training preferred.
• Must complete and pass a physical examination with tuberculosis (TB) screen prior to employment.
• Employment contingent upon fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice.

Work Environment, Physical And Mental Capabilities, And Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time and to stand, walk and sit intermittently; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and to hear and speak with peers, residents, and others. The employee is often required to move continually throughout the work day; to work in all kinds of weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to maintain dexterity to pinch small objects; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, and work in awkward or cramped positions or on ladders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.