Maintenance Technician

About Community Corporation of Santa Monica

Community Corp is a non-profit organization that restores, builds, and manages affordable housing for working families of modest means. Since our inception in 1982, we have rehabilitated and constructed nearly 2,071 homes. By enhancing and increasing affordable housing, we improve neighborhoods, create an environment where people can thrive, and change thousands of lives. Our work contributes to the distinct character of Santa Monica and the greater Westside region, making these communities more inclusive, caring, and environmentally sustainable.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing all assigned building and maintenance work, keeping accurate and complete record of work performed and provides excellent and professional customer service.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation is $22.00. The Maintenance Technician is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan & matching contribution
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Paid holidays
• Three weeks of paid sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• 9/80 work schedule
• Every other Friday off!
• Sign on Incentive

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Performs all building and maintenance duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and maintenance administrative staff
• Tracks daily work order load on tablet, schedules work with building tenants, completes work order and regularly synchronizes to work order tracking system
• Performs plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other general repair work
• Ensures that any work not completed at the end of the visit for any reason is followed up until it is complete
• Provide excellent and professional customer service in all work performed
• Proactively observe the condition of units, buildings, and common areas and report any needed repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Must have use of a reliable vehicle
• Must have own work tools and equipment
• Must be reliable with strong work ethic
• Maintain regular and consistence attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge in building repairs including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other general work
• Willingness to learn, improve and adapt.
• Relevant information technology skills, use of iPhone and tablet or is willing to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-starter, detail-orientated, and be able to work independently.

Education and Experience

The Maintenance Technician position requires a high school diploma, 2-5 years of experience in general apartment maintenance.      

Physical Requirements

Good vision and a good state of physical conditioning. Walking properties daily, crouching, climbing, reaching and heavy lifting up to 80 pounds are required.

Travel Requirements

The Maintenance Technician must have use of a vehicle to regularly travel to by car to Community Corp. properties, hardware stores, supply stores within the Community Corp. service area.

Background Check and Driving Record will be Conducted

Community Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer