Job Details
PORTER/ Maintenance Technician
Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to ...@SWAMIINT.COM
About Us: Swami International has been providing affordable housing throughout the South Bay area for over 30 years. We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to assist with preventative maintenance and unit turn-arounds. If you have experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC, you are encouraged to apply.
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Maintenance Department
Employment
Status: Full time, Non-exempt
Overview: Maintenance technician will be responsible for one or more of the following areas; regular maintenance, painting, carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing works to ensure that residential and commercial units are habitable in a timely manner.
Essential
Job Functions:
Maintenance:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Keep records of activities in Porters checklist (list provided my management company);
- Dexterous on mobile devices to take photo logs of the weekly inspections of the property;
- Property Porter must demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritize;
- Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, cigarette butts, and pet droppings from the property;
- Property Porter will sweep/ mop/ vacuum hallways and common areas;
- Responsible for keeping the laundry room, and or common areas clean;
- Daily common area cleaning, and weekly deep cleaning for hallways, laundry room, parking lot, storage rooms, and common areas;
- Property Porter will ensure the trash is collected on trash day, and if trash is missed will contact management company to arrange new pick-up date;
- Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes;
- Maintain all "no parking zones / areas" on the property clear from any vehicles (including trash bin access);
- Report Laundry room repair/ maintenance request to Management company;
- Empty laundry room trash bin(s) daily;
- Maintain mailbox area clean with visible labels and easy access;
- Check on utility room, and Cleaning Supply room, ensures that storage areas always remain locked when not in use;
- Check drains are clear at all times;
- Place precaution signage on areas as needed for slippery areas, parking rules, building rules, and safety reminders;
- For non-emergency maintenance request refer tenant to submit request via tenant portal. For urgent/ emergency request, report to management company and maintenance department within 24 hours;
- Property porter will be the point of contact for any tenant issues 24/7 and will report any concerns to the management company;
- Constantly observes the condition of property throughout the community and immediately report and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions;
- Post 24 hour notices, balance letters, etc as request by management company (photos will be required);
- Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.
Collateral Duties 1. Perform other tasks and special projects as required.
Requirements: 1.High School Diploma or equivalent
2.Min. of 2 years maintenance experience
3.Must provide own transportation; ability to provide own tools a plus.
4. car travel required;
5.Proof of valid driver's license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required;
6.Prefer one or more of the following certifications; Plumbing certificate, Electrical certificate, EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements;
7.Proven ability to safely operate power tools;
8.Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus;
9.Must be professional and costumer service oriented, with the ability to deal effectively with unsatisfied tenants;
10.Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and exchange information with others;
11.Bi-lingual Spanish a plus;
12.Able to work in a fast-paced environment;
13.Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while using common sense;
14.Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and assess a problem;
15.Ability to follow directions and take initiative;
16.Excellent time management skills including the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented;
17.Maintains a safe working environment;
18.Able to endure and experience temperature changes;
19.Able to lift and or carry up to 20 pounds above shoulder level on a frequent basis and team lifting above 50 pounds when necessary;
20.Ability to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, and or crawl;
21.Ability to work in small, confined workspaces.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Compensation:- Benefits as described in the Swami Employee Handbook
- Range $18-$22/hour paid semi-monthly, commensurate on experience
- Discount on Fair Market Value of Swami Owned unit
Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to ...@SWAMIINT.COM