Job Title: Maintenance I Actively supports Eden’s mission of creating and sustaining high-quality affordable housing communities that advance equity and opportunity for all.Department: Property OperationsLocation: VariedReports To: Community ManagerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptLast Updated: December 31, 2023 POSITION SUMMARYPerforms maintenance duties and repairs, such as skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, sheet rock repair, major appliance repair, refurbishing, and common area cleaning at one or more communities that have multiple maintenance technicians. Work OrdersUtilize Yardi software to create and/or complete work orders and sync daily Communicate with resident if there are delays in completing work such as needing to order parts InspectionsActively walk the property daily looking for deficiencies and if found, create and submit work orderComplete quarterly property inspections and annual unit inspections using phone or tablet. Include photos of deficiencies and sync inspection at day end Notify Community Manager if habitability concerns or other deficiencies are witnessed while completing an inspection or work order Cleaning and GroundsAssists in custodial work/cleaning of common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, window cleaning, etc. Assists in grounds work, as neededEnsure trash enclosures are free of overflowing trashFollow safety protocols when moving dumpsters for trash pick up Inspect dumpsters regularly and report any deficiencies to Community ManageTechnologyUtilize cell phone to record time worked and lunch break.Participate in company meetings and trainings using ZOOM and Teams and adhere to company standard of having “camera on”Actively participate in the Teams group – Property Operations MaintenanceCommunication and TeamworkActively participate in the Teams group – Property Operations MaintenanceActively participate during in-person daily team check ins and weekly team check in meetings with Community ManagerProfessionally engage with residentsHandle concerns and adversity with tact and diplomacy being sensitive to cultural background, economic status, those with special needs, and adhere to Equal Housing Opportunity requirements.Be on time when attending training sessions and company meetingsAttend and actively participate in monthly on-site safety meetingsParticipates in an on-call emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage of the property and/or other properties. Maintain knowledge of water, gas meter cutoffs, all building and fixture cutoffs, sewer cleanouts and maps and diagrams of each property with assigned HUBMember of the property’s emergency response plan teamAssist other team members, participate in team days and company eventsJob KnowledgeSome of the tasks of this position include, but are not limited to: Rekeying / replacing door locksProficient in rescreening window screenUnclog a sink or toiletReplace a garbage disposal, faucetComplete drywall repairs and satisfactorily texture, as neededPrepare vacant units for occupancy within five daysComplete interior and exterior paint projects without getting paint on hardware, switch plates, etc. Troubleshoot and complete basic appliance repairsHang and fit doorsInstall mini/vertical blindsFollow manufacturer directions for utilizing products Inspect equipment thoroughly before use and “tag out” any equipment that poses a safety hazardComplete basic irrigation repairsSpecial projects and other responsibilities may be assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have supervisory responsibilitiesEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMinimum of one years’ experience in a maintenance or construction environment.High school diploma or GEDPREFERRED SKILLS and/or ABILITIESDemonstrated experience with preventative and on-going maintenance of a propertyAbility to work with a minimal supervision.Attentive to detailDesirable second language skills may vary site by siteAbility to demonstrate skilled in the safe use of toolsCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust have reliable automobile transportation to transport tools, materials and equipment from property to property, and a valid California Driver’s License and insurance. LANGUAGE, MATH & REASONING SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to contribute to routine written reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with residents or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate and occasionally loud.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 the essential functions.JOB DESCRIPTION REVISIONThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position. Eden Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Housing does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar status, national origin, or any other arbitrary basis.