Maintenance Worker

• Performs routine to semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair duties on Authority residences in a variety of trades including plumbing electrical painting drywall carpentry concrete HVAC and appliance installation and repair.
• Receives and responds to work order requests; performs maintenance and repair work in occupied units for regularly scheduled maintenance and at the request of residents.
• Inspects vacated units to identify maintenance and repair issues and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired to prepare for new tenancy; performs necessary repairs and changes locks.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair work on vacated units including cleaning of fixtures appliances walls windows and floors; repairs and replaces hardware fixtures appliances cabinetry sinks toilets electrical components and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of residential appliances including but not limited to water heaters furnaces ovens stoves and ranges.
• Maintains and repairs concrete by operating concrete cutting and breaking equipment such as a jackhammer; constructs concrete forms pours concrete and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work.
• Installs sets and maintains bait stations for the control and elimination of pests and vermin.
• Assists skilled staff and/or contractors performing skilled work and complex rehabilitation projects on Authority properties as directed; identifies discrepancies in work performed by contractors and notifies supervisor as needed.
• Maintains exterior elements of facilities including but not limited to graffiti trash and bulky item removal and power washing sidewalks and trash enclosures; and ensures maintenance yard is clean and orderly.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the maintenance and repair of residential systems and facilities.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment.
• Responds to after-hour requests for service and emergencies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles practices methods equipment materials and tools used in maintenance and repair of residential buildings and facilities.
• Plumbing electrical carpentry appliances and mechanical systems in residential buildings.
• The operation and routine maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools vehicles and light power equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.
• Principles and procedures of basic record-keeping and reporting.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Applicable federal state and local laws codes regulations and ordinances as well as industry standards and best practices relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and Authority staff.
• The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for program functions and projects and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

• Perform routine to semi-skilled maintenance repair and custodial work with accuracy and speed.
• Troubleshoot routine maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Identify building maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools mechanical equipment power tools and equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs records and basic written records of work performed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean working condition providing for proper security.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand interpret and apply all pertinent laws codes regulations policies and procedures and standards relevant to work performed.
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Make basic accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Organize own work set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy procedural and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade.

• Two (2) years of responsible experience performing unskilled or semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair or construction work.

• Experience maintaining and repairing residential properties or building facilities.
• Experience working with residential property management systems or maintenance tracking software.
• Experience working in large-scale rehabilitation or renovation projects.
• Experience operating a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Experience working with pest control or hazardous materials management.
• Experience managing multiple work orders or maintenance requests simultaneously.
• Certification or training in specific trades such as plumbing electrical HVAC or carpentry (e.g. completion of relevant courses apprenticeships or possession of trade licenses).

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Equal Opportunity

The LACDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please call the LACDA Human Resources at or via email at

Application Process

To be considered all applicants are required to apply online by the filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the the Work Experience section of the application applicants must demonstrate their experience by providing a clear description of the work performed as it relates to the position. Each job held must include the dates of employment name and address of the employer position title hours per week and supervisor. Please note resumes will not be reviewed to determine qualifications.

Supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process and must be carefully answered. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the applicants education training and experience.

Education Verification

To receive credit for required education applicants must attach a copy of their diploma or official/unofficial transcripts. Please note foreign degrees (or degrees completed outside of the United States) require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency conducted by a credential evaluation service such asThe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Please include three (3) professional references in the Reference section of your application.

Failure to comply with this application process may result in disqualification.

Screening and Selection Process

Following the review of application materials the most qualified candidates will be contacted via email and text messaging if elected for an assessment test and/or interview. Please check the email account provided on the application for important communications regarding the status of your application and/or next steps.

Part-time experience will be evaluated on the basis of its fractional equivalent of a 40- hour workweek. All required experience must be paid.

Salary Compensation

Salary compensation is determined based on qualifications which include experience education knowledge skills and abilities. Initial salary placement typically falls between the start and mid-point of the posted range. Promotional hires receive a standard promotional increase. New hires cannot start at the maximum of the posted range. Upon employment regular full-time employees become eligible for annual merit-based salary increases contingent upon their performance ratings provided there is room within the established salary range.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected from the process will receive an offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of satisfactory reference checks a post-offer medical examination a criminal background check and a driving record check. Background and driving record check information will be considered in determining the applicants suitability for the position.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

The selected candidate will serve a one-year probationary period.

DEADLINE: JUNE 4 2026 at 11:59 PM

APPLY IMMEDIATELY THE POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 26026