Maintenance Assistant

Description

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is an award-winning and mission driven public agency with a reputation as a leader in the housing industry and known for its attractive properties. HACSB has developed and/or secured over 4,300 units of affordable rental housing for Santa Barbara. HACSB does more than handle the day-to-day demands of providing affordable housing solutions, we strive to craft solutions to our community’s affordable housing dilemma in a holistic manner and turn our visions into reality.

In addition to creating opportunities for our residents to reach their potential through innovative housing programs and resident services, we also create opportunities for our employees for professional growth and to contribute meaningfully to the workplace and the community. We foster a collaborative and respectful work environment where every team member plays a significant role in working together to further our mission of creating safe, affordable, and quality housing opportunities for families and individuals while promoting self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization.

Our HACSB team, led by a dynamic management team, is a motivated, fun and hard working group, dedicated to the agency’s core values, the “5C’s”:
Competence, Cooperation, Commitment, Communication and Compassion.

HACSB is seeking a dedicated and self-motivated individual with a strong commitment to quality, customer service, and basic maintenance skills to join our respected team of professionals. In this role, and under direct supervision,
Maintenance Assistant performs routine building and facilities maintenance, assists with semi-skilled repairs and general upkeep of facilities, supports team efforts and ensures work is completed to high standards. This is a great opportunity for an individual who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and is eager to grow their skills in a supportive and professional environment.

• Performs routine, unskilled building maintenance and repair duties on Authority residences in a variety of trades including but not limited to janitorial, plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, carpentry, concrete, appliance installation and repair; and light and smoke detector installation.
• Cleans and performs light maintenance and repair on vacated units to prepare unit for tenancy; cleans, repairs, and replaces light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and flooring; repairs damaged drywall, doors, and cabinetry; paints and restores indoor and outdoor surfaces.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces inoperable plumbing components such as pipes, valves, clogged drains, sinks, and toilets.
• Identifies invasive pests and performs pest control as applicable.
• Maintains exterior elements of facilities, including but not limited to, power washing sidewalks and trash enclosures; paints, restores, and repairs doors, decks, balconies, fences, and staircases.
• Maintains concrete by attending to trip hazards, demolishing, and removing concrete, and may assist with forming, pouring, and finishing sidewalks, ramps, and curbs.
• Assists Building & Facilities Maintenance Workers with the performance of semi-skilled trades work as assigned.
• Operates assigned vehicles and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment.
• 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 as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Experience performing basic facilities maintenance, repair and custodial work;
• Ability to troubleshoot routine maintenance problems and determine methods and supplies required for repair;
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions as well as understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work…