Maintenance Specialist (6495)

Mercy House; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to provide general maintenance and safety support for its facilities in Kern County.

You will work with the maintenance team to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and coordination with vendors, while maintaining logs and ensuring safety codes are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic carpentry, drywall repair, painting, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, and sprinkler system knowledge.
• Intermediate computer literacy with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Mercy House properties to safety standards and codes.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections of facilities and systems.
• Assist with bidding, selection, and oversight of vendors or subcontractors as needed.
• Complete repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, HVAC, and related tasks.
• Update work orders, manage supplies, and keep logs current.
• Collaborate with team and communicate facility needs and updates.

Skills

General maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Resident communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Bakersfield, CA 93304
• Salary Range: $23.50 - $23.50 Hourly
• Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $23.50/Hour | Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Summary

The Maintenance Specialist provides support to the maintenance team in the general maintenance and safety of the facilities in Kern County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance

Goal: Maintain Mercy House properties to the highest standards ensuring maintenance tasks are completed accurately, timely and to safety code standards.

• Work with Supervisor to create and implement preventative maintenance
• Complete general inspections to assess and maintain internal/external systems that may include fire protection/sprinkler systems, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, stairways, major appliances, lighting, landscaping/tree trimming, roofing/gutters, backflow, and drainage processes
• Assist with the bidding process, selection and oversight of subcontractors or perform work normally assigned to a subcontractor based on the skill set of employees
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks which may include purchasing needed supplies, electrical/plumbing/ carpentry/ drywall/HVAC repairs, painting/graffiti removal, appliance repair/installation, unit turnovers, roofing repair needs and/or removing debris on roof; grounds work/landscaping
• Close out work order requests and update information in work order log as completed
• Maintain furnishings, equipment, and facility keys

Administrative

Goal: To ensure quality administrative practices and correspondence

• Assist Supervisor to respond, coordinate, and schedule work orders as needed
• Documentation and submission of daily reports
• Assist with the bidding process for needed vendors and approved vendor list
• Assist Supervisor in closing out work order request and update work order log when needed

Team Support

Goal: Support team with facilitating optimal performance

• Work with your team members to implement the mission and ensure quality

Service delivery

• Provide support and guidance to staff when necessary

Miscellaneous

• Attend appropriate trainings and staff meetings
• Oversee general supply inventory
• Communicate facility needs and requests
• Maintain an appropriate neighborhood presence
• Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance

QualificationsRequirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform tasks
• Basic carpentry, drywall repair, interior and exterior painting, plumbing repair, drain clearing, electrical installation and repair, appliance troubleshooting and repair, key making, HVAC maintenance, restorations and remodeling, and sprinkler system programming and repairs
• Must have intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and accurate data entry skills

General

• This position requires driving throughout Kern County
• Flexible work schedule, including some weekend, morning, and evening shifts
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting while also being disciplined to complete tasks independently
• Service-minded, detail-oriented, dependable, and courteous
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, Mercy House staff, and volunteers
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and use sound judgment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work safely under OSHA safety requirements
• Ability to wear personal protective gear/clothing correctly during the day
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, including bending and stooping
• Ability to climb a ladder while carrying up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrainPost “CAUTION” signage for safety hazards and recommend immediate plans to correct

Core Competencies

• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds, recognizing the diverse interconnectedness of individuals and communities
• Compassion: Demonstrates empathy and understanding towards others, acknowledging their interconnectedness and inherent worth
• Humility: Recognizes one’s own place within the larger interconnected web of humanity, showing openness to learning from others and acknowledging the contributions of all
• Build Trust: Excels in building and maintaining trust within teams and across organizational levels, consistently demonstrating integrity and honesty in communication, actions, and decision-making
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions, admits mistakes, and continuously strives for self-improvement, and encourages a learning mindset within the organization
• Continuous Improvement: Commits to personal and professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and encourages a learning mindset within the organization
• Communication: Excels in communicating clearly and persuasively through verbal, non-verbal, and written communication, conveying complex ideas with clarity, and fostering open dialogue across all levels of the organization
• Confidence: Exhibits courage in making bold decisions, taking action in the face of uncertainty, and embracing calculated risks on behalf of constituents
• Critical Thinking: Possesses the ability to critically analyze existing policies related to homelessness and constructively advocate for changes that address systemic injustices
• Collaboration: Builds and fosters positive relationships with diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, coworkers, community organizations, and affected communities and effectively working toward the shared goal of ending homelessness
• Drive Change: Understands and embodies that every action is an opportunity to be innovative and draw ideas from others; implements valuable change to forward our mission and shares the “why’s” behind changes