Maintenance Technician Harbor View Place (63053)

Company Description

Abode Communities is a regional non-profit real estate development and property management firm. Abode Communities Property Management manages 39 multifamily residential communities serving some 6200 low-income people throughout California. The organization with a 98% portfolio-wide occupancy rate offers a full range of professional services to ensure our residential portfolios and housing portfolios of similar community development organizations remain physically solvent and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Property management staff members go above and beyond to ensure each property managed becomes a pillar within its community. This is accomplished through the creation of vibrant connected spaces that support each residents emotional physical and financial ability to thrive.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Community Manager and works as part of a team to ensure that the property is maintained in the best physical condition possible and that all resident service requests are completed in a timely manner.

Maintenance

• Perform minor property maintenance and repairs as assigned by the CommunityManager including but not limited to plastering painting plumbing (unclogging toilets and drains) carpentry mechanical and electrical. (Requires pushing and pulling reaching overhead and in front crawling around or behind equipment lifting of drywall panels large containers of paint and/or plaster lumber and tools.
• Observe and practice safety procedures when conducting maintenance work. Do not leave any equipment tools and supplies unattended at any time. Wear safety gear accordingly. Use proper signage to announce unsafe area conditions.
• In conjunction with the CommunityManager prioritize schedule and complete resident service requests for unit repairs general maintenance and janitorial duties according to Abode Communities standards.
• Prepare properties for inspections by regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate and monitor progress of vendors or outside contractors.
• Inspect property daily and report any needed repairs to the Community Manager.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions. Repair equipment or cause the equipment to be repaired by a vendor or outside contractor in accordance with Abode Communities policies and procedures.
• Inspect building equipment and provide preventative maintenance services in accordance with appropriate preventative maintenance guidelines. Prepare and maintain all appropriate equipment inspection and preventative maintenance logs as required.
• Inspect building equipment per established specifications to ensure safe and reliable operation. Prepare and maintain all appropriate equipment inspection logs as required.
• Maintain the maintenance equipment supplies (spare parts) inventory and order as needed.
• Complete all paperwork (i.e. preventative maintenance schedules work orders inventory reports daily work log reports etc.) on a daily basis or as required by the Community Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of supplies orders.
• Respond to after-hours and weekend maintenance emergencies. There will be times when you may be called to assist on emergencies at other properties besides the one assigned.

Janitorial

• Assist with Janitorial duties as needed to support and ensure the best physical condition of the projects as designated by Regional Supervisor or manager

Minimum of three (3) years general maintenance experience (plastering painting basic plumbing such as unclogging toilets and drains carpentry).

• Ability to read write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills
• Valid California drivers license and availability of an insured vehicle.
• Take direction from Management.
• Work in a collaborative manner as a member of a site team.
• Relate professionally with vendors residents and co-workers.

Additional information

Benefits include health dental and vision insurance life AD&D and long term disability insurance 401K plan with a match vacation and sick leave benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abode Communities embraces equal opportunity and diversity is a core value. We define diversity as Fostering an organizational culture of inclusion where different experiences and perspectives of those we serve and those with whom we work are respected and valued. Abode Communities fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment whether based on race national origin gender gender expression religion ethnic background age disability marital status sexual orientation or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal state or local laws. We seek to recruit develop and retain talented people from diverse candidate pools. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.