Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily repairs and general up keep of the surrounding areas of the property.  The position performs a variety of building maintenance repair work, which may include janitorial work, throughout the building.  The position may be assigned to one or more properties depending on size of the properties and geographic regions.

Location: This position will work at two SAHA properties in Berkeley and Oakland: Amistad House; Jack Capon Villa.  This role may be asked to assist at other properties as needed.

Benefits/Perks: SAHA is proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, health savings accounts (FSA), family planning assistance, mental health support, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD) insurance, supplemental life insurance, identity theft and legal services, commuter benefits, time off accrual, paid holidays and work-life balance. 

Employee Housing:   This position comes with an on-site, one-bedroom, employee unit at Amistad in Berkeley; a rent-free apartment for the selected Maintenance Technician.

About SAHA: 

Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) is a nonprofit housing development organization with over 50 years of experience throughout the Bay Area for low income families, seniors, and people with special needs including those experiencing homelessness. SAHA begins from the idea that every person a home; our work is inspired by our commitment to create a more just society that promotes the health, security, and personal development of all people regardless of their financial means.

Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Experience in affordable housing/property management is a plus
• Three or more years of relevant maintenance or trade experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair, including the ability to paint well, repair and maintain electrical, roofing, plumbing and HVAC systems, as well as boilers, appliances, and drywall;
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in building maintenance and how to use them safely and responsibly;
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to successfully interact with tenants and other employees;
• Ability to type and use a computer. Must be able to use email, and learn our software systems;
• Must be able to handle daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction;
• Must be reliable in attendance, quality and quantity of work;
• Must have the ability to safely operate equipment where necessary;
• Ability to determine causes of operating failures and apply general rules to specific problems to produce the solution; 
• Ability to manage one’s own time and coordinate the priorities of work orders and other responsibilities in order to ensure timely competition of required duties;
• Ability to manage one’s own tasks and proactively communicate about those tasks with the necessary parties;
• Ability to communicate peer performance assessments when necessary;
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes assessment of tenant needs, and professionally explaining repairs and timelines to staff and residents;