Maintenance Technician - 1515 South Van Ness

Chinatown Community Development Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Chinatown Community Development Center is seeking a Maintenance Technician in San Francisco to perform maintenance repairs and custodial duties across plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and more. You will work with on-site staff, residents, vendors, and contractors to keep housing units in good condition.

The role is full-time, nonexempt, with hours Monday–Friday 9:00–17:00 and on-call for emergencies. Compensation ranges with benefits as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of building maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Supervisor or Property Manager to get work schedules and assignments.
• Assist Property Manager with purchase orders.
• Examine problems as outlined on work orders and assess/troubleshoot reported issues.
• Repair appliances such as washers, dryers, vacuum cleaners, stoves, refrigerators, HVAC.

Skills

Janitorial equipment

Power tools

Hand tools

CAL/OSHA knowledge

Basic communication

Lock systems

Tools

Power saws

Drills

Sanders

Grinders

Job description

Job Summary

** :**The Maintenance Technician provides building residents with a well-maintained environment by performing maintenance repairs and custodial duties in areas including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical systems, and appliance repair. This position interacts extensively with on-site staff and residents, as well as vendors and contractors.

Status

Full-time, Nonexempt

Location

San Francisco

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., occasional evenings and weekends and on-call for building emergencies

Salary

$28.00 - 30.00 per hour; Comprehensive benefits

The Organization

A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco's Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.

General Job Responsibilities

• Meet with Supervisor or Property Manager to get work schedules and assignments
• Assist Property Manager with purchase orders
• Examine problems as outlined on work orders and assess/troubleshoot reported issues
• Perform building repairs by responding to problems such as, but not limited to:

1. Boiler malfunctions
2. Water leaks
3. Sprinkler set-offs
4. Clogged drains or pipes
5. Broken light fixtures
6. Ground fault interrupters

• Turn over vacant units in accordance with Property Management policy
• Log all information or duties performed on work order request forms in compliance with Property Management procedures
• Repair appliances such as:

1. Washers
2. Dryers
3. Vacuum cleaners
4. Stoves
5. Refrigerators
6. HVAC

• Change lock systems as directed
• Assist Property Manager with daily inspection of the common areas for safety hazards or code violations
• Assist Property Manager with semi-annual unit inspections
• Perform monthly inspections of Emergency Lights and Exits
• Complete all work orders as assigned
• Assist with pest control
• Perform custodial duties as needed
• Maintain work area in orderly condition

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Ability to use all janitorial equipment including, but not limited to:

1. Carpet shampooer
2. Floor buffer
3. Vacuum

• Ability to use all basic maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, power tools (i.e. saws, drills, sanders, grinders, etc.) and hand tools (i.e. hammers, wrenches, etc)
• Knowledge of how to safely do the job of a Maintenance Technician of a building (proper use of ladders, preventing floor slippage, and trip hazards)
• Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize work
• Capacity to work independently and exercise own judgment
• Good problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to adjust to changing situations and work conditions
• Ability to work with people of diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds
• Basic knowledge of CAL/OSHA and MSDS
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to change lock system

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of building maintenance and/or construction experience
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with housing or nonprofit organizations
• Familiarity with diverse neighborhoods
• Maintenance and construction training classes, licenses, and certificates
  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), color, religion (includes dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition and reproductive health decision making), national origin (includes language restrictions), ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), genetic information or characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or participation in an EEO protected activity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

SAN FRANCISCO FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE

All final candidates will undergo a background check. For certain positions this will include a fingerprint check. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.