Maintenance Specialist

LifeMoves; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeMoves is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join a hands-on team serving commercial and residential buildings across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

You will perform routine and intermediate repairs, support move-ins/outs, and manage painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical tasks with vendors and staff. This role requires strong communication and a commitment to safety and quality service.

Qualifications

• CA driver license and insurance
• Basic computer skills for business functions
• Clear oral and written communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Familiarity with OSHA and ADA compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Unit turnovers and move-ins/move-outs
• Painting, drywall patches and prep work
• Carpentry: doors, windows, fences, roofs
• Flooring repair and replacement
• Electrical repairs related to appliances and fixtures
• Plumbing repairs and replacement of fittings

Skills

Driver license

Ladders safety

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college is a plus

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Julian Street Inn - San Jose, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $28.00 - $40.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Pay Rate: $28.00 - $40.00/hour

About Us:

LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. As a results-driven organization, since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency. Our successful therapeutic service model combines clean, modern housing with intensive supportive services that promote dignity and motivate our clients to achieve autonomy. LifeMoves operates over 26 major sites from San Jose to Daly City.

Culture:

LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Diverse in background, outlook, and life experience, our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. A culture of collaboration and innovation provides a thriving and successful environment for all. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff. Together, we are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and helping our clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Specialist is part of a dynamic maintenance team that provides service to commercial, multi-family, and single-family buildings located in the Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Job duties require a skilled technician with construction experience to make minor to intermediate level repairs on our various buildings. Get ready to make a difference for an important cause with your facilities maintenance skills. Job duties require hands-on maintenance, working closely with vendors and staff and executing varying building improvement projects. This role requires thorough technical and facilities knowledge, clear communication and a commitment to providing excellent service to our community.

Essential Functions:

The Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for typical maintenance duties such as, but not limited to:

• Unit Turnovers
  • Assists with move-ins, move-outs and routine inspections
  • Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy
  • Painting specialist
    • Prepare surfaces for painting
    • Proper protection of floors, furniture and surfaces
    • Apply paints, stains and other finishes to various interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprayers
    • Perform drywall patches and repairs and other prep work as needed
• Building Repairs and Maintenance:
  • Performing carpentry work on doors, windows, fences, roofs, etc.
  • Repairing and replacing flooring.
  • Installing or repairing glass, tile, screens, locks, blinds.
  • Troubleshoot and electrical repairs related to appliances, fixtures, switches, and circuits.
  • Assisting with plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems, including replacement of fittings and clearing of stoppages.
• Facility Support and Asset Management:
  • Assisting with the relocation of furniture.
  • Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and workspace
  • Safeguarding agency assets, including materials, tools, and equipment used by the maintenance team.
  • Documentation of all maintenance activities, including work orders and completed tasks

Qualifications:

• Valid California driver license and proof of personal auto insurance
• Ability to safely use ladders and provided tools and equipment
• Basic computer skills for regular business functions
• Clear oral and written communication skills to receive general direction and report status
• Interpersonal skills which result in positive customer service
• Attentiveness to details, and ability to maintain a clean work environment
• Ability to work independently and also as a contributing team member
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
• Familiarity with OSHA and ADA compliance requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Proven experience as a painter, preferably in residential or property management settings.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college is a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Contingent Upon:

• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Satisfactory results of a DMV Motor Vehicle Record Check
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance
• Proof of clear TB test dated within 60 days of hire

WORKING CONDITIONS

• On-site, in-person working requirements: Onsite
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Travel: Significant travel throughout assigned counties and agency locations on a daily and weekly basis
• Physical Demands: Duties may require sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, reading, using computers or other equipment, communicating and exchanging information with others, and lifting or moving up to 25 lbs. LifeMoves provides reasonable accommodations to support performance of essential job functions, as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds, including bilingual, bi-cultural, BIPOC, Native and/or Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.

This job description may be updated at any time to reflect changing organizational needs.