Maintenance Technician - Stanford

About Swords to Plowshares

Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is a community-based not-for-profit organization that provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We promote and protect the rights of veterans through advocacy, public education, and partnerships with local, state, and national entities. Believing that war causes wounds and suffering that last beyond the battlefield, our mission is to support veterans as they navigate the challenges of post-military life, and to prevent and end veteran homelessness through wrap-around care and informed advocacy.   To learn more about Swords to Plowshares, please visit our website at www.swords-to-plowshares.org.

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician – Vets Commons

Location:

Stanford Hotel – 250 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Schedule (Days and Hours):

Monday – Friday 7am – 3pm

This position includes intermittent additional hours for emergency response availability.

Reporting Type (In-person, Hybrid, or Remote):

In-Person

Employment Type (Non-exempt / Exempt) AND (Full-Time/Part-Time/ On-Call):

Full-Time Non-exempt

Salary Range (Hourly if Non-Exempt, Annual if Exempt):

$27.00 per hour

Summary (of position):

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Technician. This is a fulltime, nonexempt position under the supervision of the Facility Director and Property Manager. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ongoing maintenance and repairs to residential units, as well as to offices and public areas in the building. This position also includes preventive maintenance projects, turnover of units for occupancy, and responding to work orders involving tasks such as plumbing, painting, and electrical work. Additionally, the Maintenance Technician will be on call for after-hours and weekend emergencies and may be asked to perform repairs at other properties owned and/or managed by Swords to Plowshares 

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures as directed by the Residential Property Manager
• Maintenance Duties for STP Properties
• Plumbing: Unclog sinks, toilets, showers, and tubs; repair or replace toilets and faucets.
• Electrical: Repair or replace broken switches and plugs; replace smoke detectors.
• Carpentry: Repair or replace damaged wood trim; ensure doors and windows are operable (including sash cords); repair or replace door and window hardware.
• Glazing: Replace broken glass in doors and windows.
• Painting: Perform interior and exterior painting.
• Drywall Repair: Repair damaged drywall as needed.
• Carpet Maintenance: Clean and shampoo carpets.
• Unit Turnaround Overflow: Assist with turnover tasks for unit occupancy readiness.
• Work Order Management: Process and complete maintenance work orders efficiently.
• Supply Management: Assess materials and supplies needed; submit purchase requests or procure supplies as necessary.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Assist janitorial staff with large-scale projects and cover for short-term absences.
• Handle other tasks as assigned, such as moving furniture, cleaning up water spills, and maintaining grounds.
• Complete daily work reports to document completed tasks.
• Provide maintenance support at other STP properties as needed.
• Attend Property Management and All-Staff meetings and required training sessions.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience:

• At least one year of experience in maintenance within a multi-unit property management environment.
• An understanding of major systems operations including fire/ life safety, boiler and heating
• Comfort level and ability to navigate through property management software
• The ability to work independently
• Consideration will be given to the applicant's experience with preventive maintenance experience working in the affordable housing environment

Benefits Information (For employees 50% FTE / 20 hours per week or more):

Compensation is based on a competitive public interest salary scale. Swords to Plowshares offers a generous benefits package:

• 100% Company Paid Medical, Vision, Acupuncture, and Dental Coverage. STP covers partial dependent coverage cost. (Agency paid Annual Medical Deductible paid via Navia HRA Card )
• 20 mental health counseling appointments available to all employees, regardless of Full-time status, at no cost to employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan immediate enrollment
• 17 vacation days in the first year for full time employees, and progressive afterward & 13 holidays each year.
• Legal Benefit, Employee Discount Program, Pet Insurance, and Commuter Benefit.
• Supportive environment, 1-hour Paid lunch Period, and Annual Education/Training allowance available to all employees.

Please note: Any employee who is on-call, in a temporary position, and/or less than 50% FTE status is not eligible for benefits aside from the company sponsored EAP, paid lunch hour, and supportive environment. Vacation, sick and time off are pro-rated based upon FTE percentage.

 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of Intent:

Swords to Plowshares is fully committed to the ongoing work of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. For us, this is a process and not a destination. We embrace the principles of cultural humility to create spaces where all people feel welcome, heard, and valued.

 We stand against injustice and discrimination of all kinds. This includes mistreatment based on race, age, color, veteran/military status, language, ethnic background, national origin, ancestry, ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, other status protected by law, and the other qualities/traits that make you unique. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

At Swords to Plowshares, we believe in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to compliance with all state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We are dedicated to affirmative action and providing equal employment opportunities for everyone. We strive to ensure that all individuals—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status—are treated fairly and have access to the same opportunities in alignment with federal regulations (Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974).

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at employeesupport@stp-sf.org. We’re here to help.

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