Maintenance Trainee

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.

Position Summary: The position 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 1 or more properties depending on size of the properties and geographic regions.

Location: This position will work at

Benefits/Perks: SAHA is proud to offer employees a comprehensive benefits package and work life balance. A PDF Benefits Overview is available for download via this link.

Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

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;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Certifications or Licenses:

• Valid driver's license, a good driving record, proof of automobile insurance and reliable means of transportation is required as this position will have to transport tools and/or materials. A DMV record check will be performed prior to employment.

Physical Demands:

• This job requires frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects such as tools and controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Requires the ability to see, smell and hear.
• Frequent standing and walking are required.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and squatting are required.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and or move object(s) that weigh up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  Frequent visits to tenants’ apartments (where smoking may be allowed) is required in order to perform work order(s).

  Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in cramped or elevated areas, and may be exposed to outside weather conditions such as rain, heat, or noise.

  Occasionally exposed to blood or other bodily fluids/excretions.

  May include some exposure to chemicals, materials, and/or electricity that must be handled with caution.