PORTER/ Maintenance Technician
 

Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to JOBS@SWAMIINT.COM 

 About Us:  Swami International has been providing affordable housing throughout the South Bay area for over 30 years. We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to assist with preventative maintenance and unit turn-arounds. If you have experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC, you are encouraged to apply.

Reports to:                 Maintenance Supervisor

Department:               Maintenance Department

Employment

Status:                         Full time, Non-exempt

Overview:                   Maintenance technician will be responsible for one or more of the following areas; regular maintenance, painting, carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing works to ensure that residential and commercial units are habitable in a timely manner.

Essential                    

Job Functions:        

Maintenance:             
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Keep records of activities in Porters checklist (list provided my management company);
• Dexterous on mobile devices to take photo logs of the weekly inspections of the property;
• Property Porter must demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritize;
• Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, cigarette butts, and pet droppings from the property;
• Property Porter will sweep/ mop/ vacuum hallways and common areas;
• Responsible for keeping the laundry room, and or common areas clean;
• Daily common area cleaning, and weekly deep cleaning for hallways, laundry room, parking lot, storage rooms, and common areas;
• Property Porter will ensure the trash is collected on trash day, and if trash is missed will contact management company to arrange new pick-up date;
• Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes;
• Maintain all “no parking zones / areas” on the property clear from any vehicles (including trash bin access);
• Report Laundry room repair/ maintenance request to Management company;
• Empty laundry room trash bin(s) daily;
• Maintain mailbox area clean with visible labels and easy access;
• Check on utility room, and Cleaning Supply room, ensures that storage areas always remain locked when not in use;
• Check drains are clear at all times;
• Place precaution signage on areas as needed for slippery areas, parking rules, building rules, and safety reminders;
• For non-emergency maintenance request refer tenant to submit request via tenant portal. For urgent/ emergency request, report to management company and maintenance department within 24 hours;
• Property porter will be the point of contact for any tenant issues 24/7 and will report any concerns to the management company;
• Constantly observes the condition of property throughout the community and immediately report and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions;
• Post 24 hour notices, balance letters, etc as request by management company (photos will be required);
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

Collateral

Duties                       1.      Perform other tasks and special projects as required.

Requirements:                 

1.       High School Diploma or equivalent

2.       Min. of 2 years maintenance experience

3.       Must provide own  transportation; ability to provide own tools a plus. 

4.       car travel required;

5.       Proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required;

6.       Prefer one or more of the following certifications; Plumbing certificate, Electrical certificate, EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements;

7.       Proven ability to safely operate power tools;

8.       Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus;

9.       Must be professional and costumer service oriented, with the ability to deal effectively with unsatisfied tenants;

10.   Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and exchange information with others;

11.   Bi-lingual Spanish a plus;

12.   Able to work in a fast-paced environment;

13.   Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while using common sense;

14.   Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and assess a problem;

15.   Ability to follow directions and take initiative;

16.   Excellent time management skills including the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented;

17.   Maintains a safe working environment;

18.   Able to endure and experience temperature changes;

19.   Able to lift and or carry up to 20 pounds above shoulder level on a frequent basis and team lifting above 50 pounds when necessary;

20.   Ability to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, and or crawl;

21.   Ability to work in small, confined workspaces.

Qualifications:             To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function 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 essential functions.

Compensation:

• Benefits as described in the Swami Employee Handbook
• Range $18-$22/hour paid semi-monthly, commensurate on experience
• Discount on Fair Market Value of Swami Owned unit

Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to JOBS@SWAMIINT.COM