Maintenance Technician

Peoples' Self Help Housing Corporation; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples' Self Help Housing Corporation in Arroyo Grande, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform routine building maintenance, repair vacancies, inspect units, and support property management with proactive upkeep.

You will review work orders (Yardi knowledge preferred), maintain supplies, assist with preventative maintenance, and respond to after-hours calls as needed. Valid CA driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Basic construction or building maintenance knowledge.
• Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency highly desired.
• Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Walk interior and exterior sidewalks daily, remove debris, wash curbs. Check fencing for repairs.
• Clean, paint and repair vacant units per policy.
• Review work orders in Yardi and perform repairs not requiring outside vendors.
• Determine if repairs are under warranty and contact manufacturers/contractors.
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory and order as needed.
• Complete unit inspections with Facilities Manager.
• Prepare inspection reports and participate in inspections.
• Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems as prescribed.
• Notify Property Manager of tenant violations.
• Clean dumpster areas and ensure gates are closed when not in use.
• Ensure rain gutters are clear of debris.
• Repair washers/dryers or notify outside vendor as needed.
• Repair and change locks; manage tenant lockouts.
• Unlock/lock driveway gates as scheduled for sites with gates.
• Work within budget with Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance basics

MS Office

Light equipment use

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

• Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks/curbs/gutters as needed, and checking fencing for any required repairs.
• Clean, paint and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures.
• Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system, and make repairs for tenant after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
• Determine if any items requiring repair is under warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if under warranty.
• Determine if any repair items are resident caused and notify Property Manager.
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory. Order necessary parts, appliances, etc.
• Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the Facilities Manager.
• Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
• Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in property Preventative Maintenance Plan.
• Notify the Property Manager of any tenant violations.
• Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
• Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
• Repair washers and dryers as needed, or notify the Property Manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
• Repair and change locks as needed, and manage tenant lockouts.
• Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule, for sites with security gates.
• Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.

Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Basic construction or building maintenance knowledge required.
• Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency highly desired.
• Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.

Experience Requirements

Maintenance Technician I

• Minimum of 1 year maintenance or construction experience required.
• Yardi or similar work order software experience highly desired.

License/Certification Requirements

• Valid CA driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7-8 hours daily, bend, squat, reach.
• Willing to travel to different properties for coverage, after hour calls, and emergency repairs.