Maintenance Superintendent

Oakland Housing Authority; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY in Oakland, CA is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to supervise repair and maintenance of dwellings, buildings, grounds and equipment under Property Operations.

The role requires planning, directing, inspecting, and coordinating work, preparing budgets and schedules, ensuring permits and records are accurate, and training staff. Must have 48 college units, 3 years supervisory experience, and CA driver’s license; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Forty-eight (48) general education semester units of college, with courses in engineering or a related field preferred.
• Three years of experience as a skilled or semi-skilled building maintenance worker, with at least two years as supervisor or lead.
• Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, inspects, and supervises a group of workers in repair and maintenance of dwellings, buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Coordinate work sessions with contractors, vendors and others to develop schedules and review project status.
• Requisitions and obtains materials; maintains records, permits and payments; trains staff in maintenance and safety.
• Maket time and material estimates; assist with budgets; ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Write performance evaluations and oversee personnel actions.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Education

48 college units (engineering preferred)

Tools

Computer software

Job description

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY

MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

SALARY: $4,542.90 - $5,017.71 / Biweekly

$118,115.40 - $130,460.46 / Annually

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Friday, October 30th, 2026 at 8:59 pm Pacific Time

DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the Property Administrator, or Director of Property Operations, supervises the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, structures, grounds and equipment; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, directs, inspects, and supervises the work of a group of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment; and
• Assist with developing specifications and budgets for projects; and
• Coordinate work sessions with contractors, vendors and other involved parties to develop schedules, review status of projects; and
• Requisitions and obtains materials and supplies; and
• Work with Property Administrators and Assistant Property Administers and staff in planning, scheduling, and managing projects; and
• Ensure that all permitting, records, and payments are properly developed and processed; and
• Makes time and material estimates of various routine maintenance and repair jobs, and advises in the selection of materials; and
• Recommend new or updated guidelines/policies for managing projects; and
• Trains new and existing staff in maintenance and safety programs; and
• Inspects ladders, scaffolds, and other safety equipment, and ensures that safety regulations are followed; and
• Writes performance evaluations, and recommends appropriate personnel actions; and
• Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills; and
• Hands on training of skilled and semi-skilled workers in the performance of repair and maintenance work; and
• Perform routine repair and maintenance work to assist skilled and semi-skilled workers and to complete work efficiently; and
• Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the job goal of this position.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Forty-eight (48) general education semester units of college, with courses in engineering or a related field preferred;

WITHthree years of experience as a skilled or semi-skilled building maintenance worker, at least two years of which must have been as a full-time supervisor or lead person; one additional year of full-time, paid experience may be substituted for the required education;

ANDpossession of a valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record.

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

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

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building construction, maintenance, and repair work;
• Methods used in requisitioning, receiving, checking, storing, and issuing materials and supplies;
• Principles of effective supervision;
• Codes, rules, regulations, safety orders, and safety practices.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, supervise, and inspect the work of building trades journey persons;
• Use a computer and software related to responsibilities;
• Schedule and coordinate the work of the various trade plans and specifications;
• Estimate material and labor requirements;
• Utilize the appropriate tool for various tasks;
• Train skilled and semi-skilled workers in various tasks;
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• Maintain accurate records, write reports and procedures;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (or with audio and visual capacities) and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Oakland Housing Authority.

All applications and resumes will be carefully screened. Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the examination process. Candidates who compete successfully in this examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers. An appointment will be made from the List. For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral examination. The names of the highest-ranking candidates will be placed on the List of Qualifiers, and the final selection will be made from this List. College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment. If this information cannot be verified for a candidate, the candidate's name will not be placed on the List of Qualifiers. All appointments are subject to the approval of the Executive Director.

All prospective employees must pass a physical examination and drug screening by an Authority-designated physician. A pre-employment criminal history background check will also be conducted for all positions. For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, candidates' driving records will be checked prior to appointment. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority's insurer. All prospective employees must also provide proof of American citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States.

Prior to becoming permanent, new employees must successfully pass a probationary period.