Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

General Job Description.

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance, repair, and improvement work at BSC properties and assists in training house maintenance managers, and house-level crew in repair and maintenance techniques. Maintenance Technicians must possess the ability and desire to work effectively in a cooperative, student-run organization.

Job Maintenance Tasks

Works from written and oral instructions performs limited work in multiple trades to maintain and improve BSC properties, both on a regular and emergency basis.

Supervises and instructs summer crew, summer workers, and on-call maintenance workers. Provides assistance and training to house maintenance managers and other unit-level workers.

Purchases and delivers materials as needed.

Helps coordinate and conduct dump runs for all BSC properties.

Conducts minor vehicle maintenance and coordinates regular services and repairs for the BSC vehicle fleet.

Maintains written and computerized records of work done.

Develops basic written plans/drawings of work to be done.

Regularly monitors the condition and reports the needs of BSC properties to the Maintenance Director in order to ensure that maintenance issues are addressed.

Coordinates with outside vendors brought in to perform regular repairs and services (e.g. sewer cleaning, tree trimming, fire alarm testing, electrical/plumbing/HVAC repairs, etc.)

Maintains and implements an ongoing Preventative Maintenance Plan for assigned properties.

Maintains the day-to-day functioning of the major systems, fixtures and equipment at assigned properties with the assistance of the Senior Maintenance Technician, as needed.

Responds to requests from the Maintenance Director regarding emergency overtime, as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director.

Relationship with Board/Membership

Leads workshops in building repair and maintenance techniques, for house maintenance managers, other maintenance staff, and BSC members, as requested.

Participates in regular semester trainings of house maintenance managers.

Keeps relevant records and statistics, and reports to Board and management as necessary.

Maintains good relations with members in BSC properties being worked on.

Skills/Knowledge Required for Job Performance

Experience maintaining apartments or hotels is preferred.

Operational Experience in at least two of the following areas.

• General carpentry (framing, sheetrock, trim and finish),
• Electrical,
• Plumbing,
• Heating and mechanical,
• Locksmithing

Valid California Driver's License and ability to drive a car or truck.

Must be able to learn new skills/and/information quickly and easily and work under pressure and in crisis.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Excellent problem-solving/ troubleshooting skills.

Entry Level Experience/Education Required

Two full years performing maintenance preferably for residential buildings.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time hourly (non-exempt) position, with compensation based on prior experience and skill level. The hourly wage range is $32.20-$33.81/hr benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, long-term disability & life insurance, 403b plan, annual cost-of-living increases, and annual performance-based raises and/or bonuses.

To be considered for this position, you must submit the following: your resume, a cover letter summarizing your qualifications (required), and a list of three professional references at our Career Center. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

THE BSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The BSC encourages applications from those formerly incarcerated, people of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and women.