Preventative Maintenance Technician

Redwood City CA

Description

Preventative Maintenance Technician Department: Property Management - Facilities Office: Foster City Office Location: Foster City, CA MISSION AND VALUES MidPen Housing is a non-profit organization that develops high-quality affordable housing communities, professionally manages the properties in those communities, and provides services to residents. The three affiliated corporations are MidPen Housing Corporation, MidPen Property Management Corporation, and MidPen Resident Services Corporation. Our mission is to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; to establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and to foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect. MidPen Housing associates advance a culture of belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity to effectively bridge across differences that are representative of the communities we serve. We seek to have a high performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce that is centered around constant learning. COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate - Booster Included in MidPen Mandatory Vaccine Policy! All MidPen employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Starting April 1st, 2022, boosters will be required for employment at MidPen. (As a reminder, booster eligibility means that at least 5 months have passed from your 2nd shot of Moderna or Pfizer or 2 months from your Johnson & Johnson shot.) Employees will have 30 days past their eligibility date to get the booster. (By April 1, all employees should have the booster - unless 30 days have not passed since their eligibility date.) Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19; or qualify for an accommodation to this vaccination requirement. Employees with an approved accommodation will be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Associate Facilities Manager and working with and under the direction of a Preventative Maintenance Lead, the Preventative Maintenance Technician will work closely with Community Managers and their Office and Maintenance Staff, to perform preventative maintenance inspections and to make repairs and improvements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES With direction and support of the Preventative Maintenance Lead, coordinates and makes periodic (annual) inspections of MidPen community properties and units. Inspects and reviews the property and each unit. Documents, evaluates, and rates all elements of the property (unit's interior and exterior condition, its utility and appliance functions, and a condition status report for both internal MidPen and external agency purposes) Assists in the comparison of the previous (year) report to help identify items that may not have been completed and note items that continue to be areas of concern Verifies and inputs asset inventory information such as equipment, appliances, hot water heaters, and furnaces Inspects, performs, or assists with minor maintenance services, repairs or other safety devices (battery changes in smoke detectors, cleans air conditioner, refrigerator coils, replaces filters, adjusts doors, closers, hinges, handles, and repairs broken or missing light switches and outlet covers) and reports findings to the Community Manager Completes a thorough inspection for evidence of moisture intrusion, leaks from roofs, showers/tubs, toilets and sinks. Performs or remediates measures (caulks, seals, and paints) Completes inspections and reports for each unit Notes outstanding maintenance issues not completed during inspection to be included in the report to the Community Manager Reports all housekeeping issues regarding damage, number of occupants, and unauthorized pets to the Community Manager Participates in facilities meetings and communicate suggestions for Preventative Maintenance Program improvements Protects the safety of residents and staff by repairing, remediating, documenting, and communicating safety concerns Performs other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience in general apartment, hotel, or facilities, maintenance or a combination of education and experience Must be able to use own basic hand tools KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good work ethic, dependability, coach ability Proficiency in, or ability to become proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and MidPen Housing specific software packages Safety conscious with ability and willingness to become knowledgeable of OSHA and Building Code procedures and regulations Ability to see maintenance issues and plan preventative measures Demonstrated interest in affordable housing desirable Commitment to the Mission and Values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing Must possess a valid California driver's license, have reliable transportation, and current auto insurance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position is considered moderately to highly physical and requires a lot of standing, bending, lifting and walking Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, push and pull, ascend/descend stairs, reach and lift overhead 20 lbs., climb on ladders and roofs, crawl in confined spaces, and lift 50lbs. to 42" on a regular basis Ability to see, hear, and speak WORKING CONDITIONS Works in all types of weather inside and outside Responds to emergency calls at night and or on weekends Wears protective safety equipment and clothing as needed With proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training, enters common areas and residences to make critical/emergency service and repairs This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. 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