Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily repairs and general upkeep 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 1 or more properties depending on size of the properties and geographic regions.

Location: This position will work at a SAHA property in Oakland or Berkeley.

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:

• Maintains property or properties in an inspection ready state;
• Evaluates nature of problem from a work order request and performs maintenance or repair;
• Prepares unit turns which includes moving household appliances, painting and making the necessary repairs required for occupancy, may also assist in cleaning the unit;
• Monitors facility boilers, pumps, electric motors, fire sprinkler, and HVAC systems. Makes repairs or determines if use of vendor is necessary;
• Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on building and unit systems;
• Performs repairs on all appliances such as stoves and hood ranges, refrigerators, electric and gas heaters, and garbage disposals;
• Performs plumbing replacement/repairs on water and sewer lines, drain pipes, 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, window panes, and minor dry rot replacement;
• Maintains and repairs flashings, roofs, drainage, and irrigation systems, walkways, stairs, stucco, parking surfaces, and similar building components;
• Notifies management concerning the need for major replacement, repairs or additions to the building and collects vendor bids when applicable;
• Works with property manager to implement a preventive maintenance schedule and coordinates larger projects as necessary;
• Inspects and reports on the work quality and performance of external vendors 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.)
• Assists other SAHA properties in preparation for major inspections, other regulatory inspections, grand-openings, or when requested;
• Provides guidance, on site or remotely, to other Maintenance Technicians on routine maintenance or small projects;
• Works within various computer systems, including work order and email systems to manage communications tasks, and priorities;
• Other duties as assigned by management.