POSITION: Maintenance Technician
LOCATION(S): La Posada Retirement Community
COMPENSATION: $23.00/Hour + Benefits after first 90 days.
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, life insurance/AD&D), paid sick leave, vacation and holiday pay.
La Posada is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our fantastic team in a beautiful Independent Living Senior Apartment Community. On-the-job training is provided, but we are looking for a self-motivated candidate who already has some apartment maintenance experience.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Maintenance Technician is expected to complete work orders and unit turnovers in a timely manner. This is a full-time position with regular work days being Monday-Friday. Some schedule flexibility may be allowed for a sufficiently qualified candidate.
PREREQUISITES:
-Desired at least 3 years' experience in electrical, plumbing, painting and general building maintenance.
-Painting/Drywall: Ability to make repairs to drywall, texture, taping and painting.
-Plumbing: Ability to complete moderate leak repairs, unclog drains, replace sinks, garbage disposals, water heaters, toilets, etc.
-Electrical: Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems, to include replacing switches, outlets, and other fixtures.
-A/C: Ability to maintain, repair and troubleshoot in-unit HVAC.
-Must possess a valid California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Performs a wide array of maintenance duties, including unit inspection, preventative maintenance, emergency, cosmetic and routine maintenance.
-Repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets; performs moderate troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of hardware on fixtures within the apartment.
-Changes filters on HVAC units.
-Service appliances, kitchen, and emergency equipment; hook up appliances as needed.
-Reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action.
-Moves and assists in moving furniture and equipment.
-Exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of higher skilled crafts or third-party vendors.
-Annotates and updates work logs for specific job requirements.
-Unit turnover and preparation for new move in.
-Assist with unit inspections throughout the year as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor (minimally once a year) and executes work orders resulting from same.
-Work with Manager and Supervisor to schedule and respond to work orders.
-Conducts or collaborates with the Property Manager to conduct the quarterly inspections and preventative maintenance schedule.
-Is courteous and professional with residents and other staff-members at all times.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Electrical: Performs basic electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, and appliances; repairs lighting systems; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
-Plumbing: Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces washers and other minor parts.
-Painting: Applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; repairs wall coverings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to bend/squat, work in tight spaces.
- The ability to lift/move/carry up to and including 50 pounds.
- Stand/walk/sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work outdoors in sunlight and cool temperatures.
The above intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
La Posada is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by state or federal law. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. La Posada is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
We are looking to hire soon. This position will remain open until it has been filled. If we receive resumes from qualified candidates, we reserve the right to start the hiring process at any time.
Principals only. No recruiters please. We will only respond to those persons who are deemed qualified at the sole discretion of La Posada.
To submit your resume to La Posada, feel free to respond to this post via email, or visit our website and submit through https://laposadasantacruz.com/about-us/employment/.
