Maintenance Superintendent

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

Job summary

Oakland Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent in Oakland, CA to supervise repair and maintenance of housing units, buildings, grounds and equipment. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and project coordination to meet schedules and safety standards.

The position is full-time with annual salary range $118,115.40 to $130,460.46, plus benefits. Closing date is October 30, 2026. Valid CA driver license and supervisory experience are required.

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 in a supervisory role
• Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, inspect, and supervise the work of skilled and semi-skilled workers in repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, structures, grounds and equipment
• Assist with developing specifications and budgets for projects
• Coordinate work sessions with contractors, vendors and other involved parties to develop schedules and review project status
• Requisition and obtain materials and supplies
• Train staff in maintenance and safety programs
• Ensure permitting, records and payments are properly developed and processed
• Write performance evaluations and recommend personnel actions
• Perform routine repair and maintenance to assist skilled workers and complete tasks efficiently

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Project planning

Vendor coordination

Safety training

Staff development

Education

48 general education units; engineering-related preferred

Job description

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Maintenance Superintendent

Full Time Salary Professional Oakland, CA, US 2 Attachments

Salary Range: $118,115.40 To $130,460.46 Annually

OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY

MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

$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;

WITH three 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;

AND possession 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.

Attachments (2)

Job Announcement Additional Information.pdf

Job Announcement Benefits Information.pdf