Maintenance Associate

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Facility Director, the Maintenance Associate will perform routine and general maintenance mechanical work such as plumbing, light electrical, light carpentry, painting, sheetrock repair, refurbishing, irrigation, and common area cleaning in housing projects designed to provide low‑income families, seniors, special users, or other eligible individuals with furnished or unfurnished housing in single or multi‑unit dwellings.

• Efficiently and effectively schedules work order requests; performs light plumbing work, irrigation, replacement of broken glass, screens, tile, carpet, garbage disposals, and fixtures.
• Efficiently and effectively paints interior and exterior; performs carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors, repair of concrete, masonry, roof fencing, etc.
• Assists in custodial work/cleaning of common areas and vacant units, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, buffing, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc.; assists in grounds work and limited extermination services when necessary.
• Identifies and assesses problems and needs and communicates these to the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
• Maintains congenial relationships with all residents, is professional and polite; communicates easily with residents using strong interpersonal skills. Handles complaints/adversity with tact and diplomacy; respects cultural and economic diversity and adheres to Equal Employment and Equal Housing Opportunity requirements.
• Participates in an on‑call emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage of the property and/or other properties. Maintains knowledge of water, gas meter cutoffs, all building and fixture cutoffs, sewer cleanouts and maps and diagrams of the property. Maintains security of property.
• Under the general supervision of the Site Manager or Maintenance Supervisor maintains inventory of supplies, places monthly orders, picks up supplies, and utilizes materials for maintenance and repair.
• Periodically inspects building exterior and common areas, performs repairs and janitorial assistance as needed. Assists with scheduled annual unit inspections and refurbishes apartments prior to occupancy.
• Maintains accurate records regarding preventative monthly maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturer recommendations or housing regulations or codes.
• Completes and maintains the CAMS II maintenance program.
• Performs related duties as required.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• 1‑2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to work at multiple worksite locations.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing including toilet, faucet, and minor pipe repair.
• Basic knowledge of painting including preparation, sanding, and color matching.
• Knowledge of electrical repairs including light switch, cords, ballasts, bulbs, and circuit breakers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English and/or Spanish and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work irregular/extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to wear a face mask for long periods of time.
• A background clearance is required.

• Maneuvering in and around worksites.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping.
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and up to 70 pounds.
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools.

Hourly Rate: $17‑25 per hour DOE.