Maintenance Associate

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Location: Position is based in Chula Vista, but also supports various San Diego worksite locations

Schedule: General operating hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Must be available to work evenings as needed. Work schedule may include weekends to respond to crisis and emergency situations.)

SBCS offers competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and an excellent retirement plan with matching contributions.

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance & Facility Manager and Program Director, the Maintenance Associate is responsible for performing a variety of manual tasks in the repair and maintenance of all assigned SBCS owned and rented facilities including apartment complexes and office buildings. Position may be assigned duties on a variety of projects, tasks and facilities.

• The responsibilities of this role encompass maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs for all facilities and equipment, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, flooring, painting/drywall and landscaping.
• Handles repairs and maintenance requests promptly and efficiently as assigned by supervisor and is proactive by identifying any additional repairs needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance to ensure equipment and systems are in optimal working conditions.
• Must practice safe behaviors and comply with all agency safety regulations, on-site practices and procedures.
• With the support of the Resident Manager and/or Department Director/Coordinator, will be responsible for preparing and cleaning units/residences for new incoming clients.
• Provides support with unit inspections and responding to maintenance needs.
• Completes emergency maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Completes landscaping at various sites, as needed.
• Picks up and delivers donations for all agency programs.
• Adherence to the daily/weekly/monthly and annual maintenance checklist.
• Maintain detailed and thorough maintenance logs as directed by supervisor.
• Report incidents and maintenance issues as required to supervisor.
• Attends all agency required meetings and training.
• Adheres to confidentiality policies and works within a trauma-informed environment with all clients and staff.
• Comfortable operating a pallet jack and driving a large truck equipped with a lift gate.
• As other duties assigned.

• At least two years of proven previous maintenance experience or training in a facility or residential setting.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, and painting is required.
• Detail oriented, flexible, self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to report findings and maintain clear records.
• Basic computer skills and use of MS office applications and web-based systems.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural responsiveness when working with clients who are in crisis.
• As part of their daily work responsibilities, employee may be required to drive an agency vehicle and transport clients therefore candidate should hold a valid driver’s license, be insurable, bondable and have a clean driving record.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

• Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, physical exam, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.
• Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy. (85 – 90% of the time.)