Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to [email protected] 

 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 turn-arounds. 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 rekey 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.       car travel required;

5. Proof of valid driver’s 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 $20-$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 [email protected]