Entry Level - Maintenance Technician (6553)

Job DetailsJob Location: Santa Ana, CA 92701Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $20.00 - $21.50 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: MaintenanceReports to:  Maintenance Supervisor 

Department: Program 

Region: Orange County 

Job Summary: The Maintenance Specialist provides support to the maintenance team in the general maintenance requests and safety of the facilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Maintenance 
Goal: Maintain Mercy House properties to the highest standards ensuring maintenance tasks are completed accurately, timely and to safety code standards. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: 

Work with Supervisor to create and implement preventative maintenance  

Complete general inspections to assess and maintain internal/external systems that may include fire protection/sprinkler systems, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, stairways, major appliances, lighting, landscaping/tree trimming, roofing/gutters, backflow, and drainage processes 

Assist with the bidding process, selection and oversight of subcontractors or perform work normally assigned to a subcontractor based on the skill set of employees 

Complete assigned maintenance tasks which may include purchasing needed supplies, electrical/plumbing/ carpentry/ drywall/HVAC repairs, painting/graffiti removal, appliance repair/installation, unit turnovers, roofing repair needs and/or removing debris on roof; grounds work/landscaping 

Close out work order requests and update information in work order log as completed 

Maintain furnishings, equipment, and facility keys 

Administrative  

Goal: To ensure quality administrative practices and correspondence 

Assist Supervisor to respond, coordinate, and schedule work orders as needed 

Documentation and submission of daily reports 

Assist with the bidding process for needed vendors and approved vendor list 

Assist Supervisor in closing out work order request and update work order log when needed 

Team Support 
Goal: Support team with facilitating optimal performance 

Work with team members to implement the mission and ensure quality service delivery 


Provide support and guidance to staff when necessary 

Miscellaneous 

Attend appropriate trainings and staff meetings 

Oversee general supply inventory 

Communicate facility needs and requests 

Maintain an appropriate neighborhood presence 

Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor 

Maintain a neat and clean appearance 

QualificationsEducation and Experience 



High school diploma or equivalent; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform tasks 





Basic carpentry, drywall repair, interior and exterior painting, plumbing repair, drain clearing, electrical installation and repair, appliance troubleshooting and repair, key making, HVAC maintenance, restorations and remodeling, and sprinkler system programming and repairs 





Must have intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and accurate data entry skills