Maintenance Technician

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The Maintenance Technician I is primarily responsible for the property’s maintenance functions for a supportive housing facility. This includes working with the janitorial team in the cleaning and prep of unit turnovers and daily repairs and scheduled preventive maintenance throughout the site within a fast-paced environment. The Maintenance Technician must relate well to diverse populations, must exercise good judgment in dealing with residents, staff, visitors, and vendors.

You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

• $28.00 - $30.80 per hour
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
• 3% retirement match/contribution
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

• Ability to answer after-hour emergency calls during on-call rotation.
• Have your own registered and insured vehicle that can transport necessary work materials.
• Taking pride in work.
• Demonstrate initiative, personal awareness, professionalism, integrity, and exercise confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Project a professional image and demeanor.
• Understand, apply, and comply with all company standards.
• Responsible for performing or coordinating with outside vendors, ensuring that work is performed safely and to performance specifications.
• Complete paperwork and follow through as needed for current work orders.
• Control and maintain an adequate inventory of Department items.
• Responsible for general inspections and housing quality standards for all units within the assigned portfolio.
• Report and update the management software system for work orders and update management and superiors of the daily repair and renovation of apartments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 3 years’ experience in Unit Turnover or Residential Maintenance.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver s License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.

• Excellent verbal & written communication in English, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams, and at times under the direction of facility collaborators.
• Experience and knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry and repairing/replacing sheetrock, door frames, plumbing, door locks, and cabinetry.
• Experience in troubleshooting a wide variety of apartment related problems including appliances and minor electrical issues.
• Experience with quality control, health, and safety regulations as they pertain to performing repairs.
• Ability to relate well to diverse populations, exercise good judgment in dealing with residents, staff, visitors, and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.
• Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.
• Outstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

• Communicating with others…