6539 Maintenance Trainee-FT Petaluma

Description

The goal of the trainee is to acquire the skill level of a maintenance Technician. Trainees will be evaluated by the a panel of Maintenance Supervisors at 6 month intervals to monitor progress. Once it is determined that skill level has reached that of a Maintenance Technician, a trainee may become eligible for promotion to Maintenance Technician, if and when such a position becomes available.

Summary: The Maintenance Technician Trainee works closely with Maintenance Technicians performing the daily maintenance of assigned apartment complexes. Under the general direction of a Maintenance Crew Leader and/or the Maintenance Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician Trainee will be actively working on and/or be trained to complete work orders provided by the Resident Manager at assigned properties. As part of this training, s/he may be required to perform or to be trained to perform the duties listed below. Work assignments will vary at specific or multiple properties and are at the sole desecration of management. A Maintenance Technician Trainee may be reassigned and/or rescheduled based on the needs of properties managed by Burbank Housing.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The following reflects Burbank Housing’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

1. Cleaning vacant units.

2. Clean Community room, garbage areas and all common areas.

3. Grounds pick up, clean Trash enclosures.

4. Use of power tools such as, but not limited to, Power washers (3000 PSI), electric drills, plumbing power snakes, electric saws, sanders etc.

5. Full unit turns, following established Burbank Procedures.

6. Community Room Floor buff and wax.

7. Measuring, removing and installing window coverings.

8. Replacement of exterior light bulbs, draining water heaters and checking water pressure levels.

9. Moderate Plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.

10. First story gutter cleaning.

11. Replacement of door locks and replacement or copying keys.

12. Exterior touch-up painting and all interior painting.

13. Parking lot cleaning as needed.

14. Identify Maintenance related issues.

15. Other duties as assigned.

Maintenance Management Skills: Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, well organized and sensitive to the needs and concerns of tenants and staff. Ability to assess a project and/or task and estimate time needed to complete said task. Ability to read, interpret and complete work orders written in English.

Job Knowledge/Skills:

1. Commitment & enthusiasm towards achieving Burbank Housing’s Mission and Vision Statements.

2. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse group of people.

3. Strong oral and written communication skills.

4. Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task.

5. Self-starting, self-motivated.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements: A strong desire to acquire the skills necessary to perform the tasks listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and/or Experience: This is an entry level position. Employee must be familiar with general maintenance and repair required for residential units.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret work orders. Ability to effectively communicate information and to receive and interpret direction in the English language. Ability to provide status of the work being done and to document completed work orders and/or any follow-up required in English.

Other Skills and Abilities:

1. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a good driving record and automobile insurance per requirements of the State of California.

2. Possession of functioning, currently registered (vehicle) transportation.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to walk; climb stairs, sit; use hands to handle objects/operate keyboards, tools or controls and power tools; apply repetitive motion with hammers and other hand tools, haul materials and push and pull with force; reach with hands and arms (above the head and below the waist); lift up to 50 pounds; stoop; climb ladders, kneel and crouch; talk and hear. Employee is required to work inside and outside in inclement weather, and may be required to walk over uneven ground. Employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle or other motorized cart and must maintain a Class C California Driver’s License in good standing.

Employee is required to work safely and anticipate hazards, to request training if the safe use of equipment is unknown, to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when hazards require such as respiratory protection when paint -spraying, working in dusty conditions, etc. See Respiratory Protection Program Guidelines.

Salary : $20 - $22