Maintenance Technician HandymanPorter

PORTER/ Maintenance Technician

Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to

About Us: Swami International has been providing affordable housing throughout the South Bay area for over 30 years. We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to assist with preventative maintenance and unit turns. If you have experience with painting carpentry plumbing or HVAC you are encouraged to apply.

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Maintenance Department

Employment

Status: Full time Non-exempt

Overview: Maintenance technician will be responsible for one or more of the following areas; regular maintenance painting carpentry electrical and/or plumbing works to ensure that residential and commercial units are habitable in a timely manner.

Essential

Job Functions:

Maintenance:

1. Replace and/ or repair window window frame and screen;

2. Hang doors;

3. Replace and re-key locks;

4. Replace door knobs hinges and other hardware;

5. Install replace and/or repair kitchen appliances closet doors towel bars shower handles shower doors phone jacks etc;

6. Repair and/or replace light fixtures.

Painting:

1. Handle all pre paint preparation including but not limited to washing walls and/or sanding walls removing old stains paint or treatments paint and/or reface walls etc;

2. Sand paint or texture walls baseboards moldings ceilings closets doors cabinets walls etc.;

3. Reglaze varnish and/or stain cabinets and/or doors.

Carpentry:

1. Install cabinetry and/or other cabinets doors drawers vanities etc.;

2. Install tile granite and/or marble countertop/floor and/or shower/bath stalls.

Electrical:

1. Repair and/or replace/install smoke alarms outlets switches plate covers GFI 240 volts breakers thermostat AC/heater.

Plumbing:

1. Repair and or replace/install faucets bathtubs sinks garbage disposals and/or electrical/gas water heaters etc.;

2. Unclog toilets kitchen sinks and other drain lines including main lines when necessary.

Collateral

Duties 1. Perform other tasks and special projects as required.

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

2. Min. of 2 years maintenance experience

3. Must provide own transportation; ability to provide own tools a plus.

4. cartravel required;

5. Proof of valid drivers license vehicle registration and auto insurance required;

6. Prefer one or more of the following certifications; Plumbing certificate Electrical certificate EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements;

7. Proven ability to safely operate power tools;

8. Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus;

9. Must be professional and costumer service oriented with the ability to deal effectively with unsatisfied tenants;

10. Excellent written/verbal communication skills including the ability to express thoughts clearly and exchange information with others;

11. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus;

12. Able to work in a fast-paced environment;

13. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while using common sense;

14. Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and assess a problem;

15. Ability to follow directions and take initiative;

16. Excellent time management skills including the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented;

17. Maintains a safe working environment;

18. Able to endure and experience temperature changes;

19. Able to lift and or carry up to 20 pounds above shoulder level on a frequent basis and team lifting above 50 pounds when necessary;

20. Ability to walk stand climb stoop bend kneel and or crawl;

21. Ability to work in small confined workspaces.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation:

• Benefits as described in the Swami Employee Handbook
• Range $18-$35/hour paid semi-monthly commensurate on experience
• Discount on Fair Market Value of Swami Owned unit

Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to