Maintenance Mechanic

Community Servings; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oakland Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform various maintenance tasks on buildings and utility facilities. This role requires experience in maintenance and repair, along with a valid California driver's license. Candidates who are bilingual in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Spanish are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance.
• Valid California driver's license required.
• Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, alters, and repairs buildings and structures.
• Completes job orders and work reports.
• Repairs or replaces utility facilities and appliances.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Emergency Electrical Wiring

Repair Work

Use of Tools

Job description

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

SALARY: $36.68 – $43.51 / Hourly

(Appointment is generally made at one of the first three steps, depending on qualifications )

CLOSING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 8:59am PST

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains, alters, and repairs buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and
• Changes fuses, light bulbs and tubes; and
• Changes and repairs fluorescent starters; and
• Repairs or replaces electric switches, outlets, meters, fixtures, fuse or breaker panels, fans and related items; and
• Performs emergency electrical wiring; and
• Repairs and replaces doors, locks, windows, cabinets, floors, walks, ceilings, fixtures, rails, stairs, and fences; and
• Touches up interior and exterior painted surfaces; and
• Unstops toilets, sinks, and sewage lines; and
• Repairs or replaces toilet parts, faucets, and sinks; and
• Repairs, replaces, cleans, and activates water heaters, boilers, washing machines, heaters, stoves, and refrigerators; and
• Cleans, repairs or replaces roofs, gutters, downspouts, water lines, underground pipes, valves, sumps, pumps, sprinklers, sewers, gas lines, and exterior stucco and siding; and
• Performs acetylene and electrical welding and soldering; and
• Makes basic mechanical repairs to automotive and grounds maintenance equipment; and
• Completes job orders and work reports; and
• Requisitions related work materials; and
• Drives appropriate vehicles; and
• Maintains work area in orderly condition.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work, or as a construction trades helper.

Must possess a valid California driver's license and have and maintain an insurable driving record.

Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.

Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings, structures, and utility facilities;
• Use and care of tools used in building maintenance and repair work.

SKILL IN:

• Performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform work that requires some physical agility and endurance, including standing and walking up to six hours;
• Sitting, bending over, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, and balancing up to four hours; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.
• Follow directions;
• Prepare reports;
• Usage and command of the English language at a level required for successful job performance (or with audio and visual capacities).

TO APPLY: Please complete an employment application online at www.oakha.org . Applications must be received by Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 8:59am PST

Represented by Local 1021