Maintenance Technician

SATELLITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATES; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 33,117 - 39,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

SATELLITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATES is seeking a full-time maintenance technician for their properties in Oakland, CA. Responsibilities include maintaining properties, performing repairs, and managing communication with staff and tenants.

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, knowledge of building maintenance, and at least three years of experience in a related field. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a competitive hourly wage of $24.04 – $28.85.

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing/property management is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to interact with tenants and employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain properties in an inspection-ready state.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assure quality and performance of external vendors.
• Serve as on-call maintenance staff during emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of building maintenance and repair

Ability to communicate in English

Time-management skills

Customer service skills

Education

Three or more years of relevant maintenance or trade experience

Tools

Various tools and equipment for maintenance

Job description

Job Details

Location: Adeline St Lofts, Oakland, CA 94607

Position type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Salary range: $24.04 – $28.85 hourly

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), family planning assistance, mental health support, life insurance, long‑term disability (LTD) insurance, supplemental life insurance, identity theft and legal services, commuter benefits, time‑off accrual, and paid holidays.

Location

This position will work at three SAHA properties in Oakland, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property or properties in an inspection‑ready state.
• Evaluate the nature of problems from work order requests and perform maintenance or repairs.
• Prepare unit turns, including moving household appliances, painting, and necessary repairs for occupancy; may assist in cleaning units.
• Monitor facility boilers, pumps, electric motors, fire sprinklers, and HVAC systems; make repairs or determine when vendor use is necessary.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair on building and unit systems.
• Perform repairs on appliances such as stoves, hood ranges, refrigerators, electric and gas heaters, and garbage disposals.
• Perform plumbing replacements/repairs on water and sewer lines, drain pipes, toilets, faucets, and water heaters as needed.
• Maintain and repair doors, locks, hinges, and make keys.
• Perform basic carpentry such as installing drywall, cabinets, wood flooring, window panes, and minor dry‑rot replacement.
• Maintain and repair flashings, roofs, drainage, irrigation systems, walkways, stairs, stucco, parking surfaces, and similar building components.
• Notify management of major replacement, repair, or addition needs; collect vendor bids when applicable.
• Work with property manager to implement a preventive maintenance schedule and coordinate larger projects as necessary.
• Inspect and report on the quality and performance of external vendors to the manager.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventories and replenish as needed.
• Assist with maintaining exterior public areas such as parking lots and grounds by removing debris, sweeping, and washing down sidewalks.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, dust, and vacuum hallways, stairs, office space, and other interior public areas; may operate equipment to strip and wax floors and shampoo carpets.
• Serve as on‑call maintenance staff for assigned region according to schedule; maintain two‑week shifts for overnight emergencies from 5pm to 6am.
• Assist other SAHA properties in preparation for major inspections, regulatory inspections, grand openings, or other requests.
• Provide guidance, on‑site or remotely, to other Maintenance Technicians on routine maintenance or small projects.
• Work within computer systems, including work order and email systems, to manage communications and priorities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Experience in affordable housing/property management is a plus.
• Three or more years of relevant maintenance or trade experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair, including painting, electrical, roofing, plumbing, HVAC systems, boilers, appliances, and drywall.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in building maintenance and safe use.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to interact with tenants and employees.
• Ability to type and use a computer, including email and SAHA software systems.
• Ability to handle daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction.
• Reliability in attendance, quality, and quantity of work.
• Capability to safely operate equipment where necessary.
• Skill to determine causes of operating failures and apply general rules to specific problems to produce solutions.
• Time‑management skills to prioritize work orders and responsibilities for timely completion.
• Proactive communication about tasks with necessary parties.
• Ability to communicate peer performance assessments when necessary.
• Knowledge of customer‑service principles and processes, including assessing tenant needs and explaining repairs and timelines.
• Ability to interpret various instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Valid driver’s license with good driving record, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required; a DMV check will be performed.

Physical Demands

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and manipulate tools and controls.
• Ability to see, smell, and hear.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
• Capability to push, pull, lift, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Frequent visits to tenants’ apartments (where smoking may be allowed) to perform work orders.
• Occasional work near moving mechanical parts, in cramped or elevated areas, and exposure to outdoor weather such as rain, heat, or noise.
• Potential exposure to blood or other bodily fluids/excretions.
• Possible exposure to chemicals, materials, and electricity that must be handled with caution.

This job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify the position or require other tasks as circumstances change. This description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.