Maintenance Technician II

Job DetailsJob Location: Savo Island - Berkeley, CA 94703Position Type: Full-Time: 40 hours/weekSalary Range: $28.85 - $33.25 HourlyJob Shift: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pmThe Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair work, which may include janitorial work, throughout assigned properties. The position is also responsible for serving as a mentor/point person for the technical training of staff. The position may be assigned to one or more properties depending on the size of the properties and geographic regions. 

Location: This position will work at a SAHA property in Berkeley, CA: Savo Island

Benefits/Perks: SAHA is proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, healthcare flexible spending account (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, and paid holidays. 

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 deserves 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Routine Maintenance & Repair

Maintains properties in an inspection ready state;
Independently conducts internal inspections to identify areas for improvement and communicates plan for improvement to Property Manager;
Evaluates the nature of problems from a work order request and performs maintenance or repair;
Prepares unit turns which include moving household appliances, painting and making the necessary repairs required for occupancy, may also assist in cleaning the unit;
Communicates with vendors to ensure adequate monitoring/tracking systems are put in place of the facility boilers, pumps, electric motors, fire sprinkler and HVAC systems. Makes repairs or determines if a vendor is necessary;
Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on building systems and in units.
Performs repairs on all appliances such as stoves and hood ranges, refrigerators, electric or gas heaters, and garbage disposals;
Performs plumbing replacement/repairs on water and sewer lines, drainpipes, toilets, faucets, and water heaters as needed;
Performs maintenance/repairs on doors, locks, hinges, and makes keys;
Performs basic carpentry such as installing drywall, cabinets, wood flooring, windowpanes, and minor dry rot replacement;
Performs painting, color matching and proper paint type application as well as drywall installation, proper use of hopper and sprayer equipment.  
Maintains and repairs flashings, roofs, drainage, and irrigation systems, walkways, stairs, stucco, parking surfaces, and similar building components;
Assists other SAHA properties as requested;
Notifies management concerning the need for major replacement, repairs or additions to the building and collects vendor bids when applicable;
Works with the property manager to implement a preventive maintenance schedule and coordinates larger projects as necessary; customizes schedules for new and existing properties as assigned;
Keeps all building system records current. This includes documenting inspections of various items;
Independently schedules all management approved vendor work; inspects and reports the work quality and performance to the manager;
Maintains supply and equipment inventories and replenishes as needed;
Assists with maintaining exterior public areas, e.g., parking lot, grounds, etc., by removing debris, sweeping, and washing down sidewalks;
May sweep, mop, scrub, dust, and vacuum hallways, stairs, office space, and other interior public areas. May also operate equipment necessary to strip and wax floors, and shampoo carpets;
Serves as on call maintenance staff for assigned region according to schedule.  (All maintenance staff are assigned two week shifts to cover emergencies at the assigned region overnight from 5pm to 6am);
Serves as on call support - answers phone questions and provides higher level assistance (All Maintenance Technician IIs will be assigned shifts on a separate rotation for this duty);
Works within various computer systems, including work order and email systems, to manage communications, tasks, and priorities;
Other duties as assigned by management.

Trainee Mentorship

Works with maintenance trainee staff to assess skills and abilities. This may include monitoring trainee performance to recommend necessary training or growth a