We’re currently looking for a Maintenance Technician for a fantastic company in Santa Barbara. This position is a full-time temp-to-hire opportunity. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm with some on-call time required. The pay range is $16 to $20 an hour.
Benefits if hired by the client include medical, dental, vision and 401K.
**THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND CHECK**
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Apply basic skills of the following trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, carpet care, flooring, drywall/stucco repairs general appliance repair, etc. to ensure quality maintained apartments and communities.
- Perform routine service repairs, and preventative maintenance of all aspects in apartments, common areas, grounds, and communities.
- Complete resident-requested repairs and service within the required time frame (24 hours).
- Complete all assigned maintenance work on vacant units within company standards.
- Perform On-call service requests and emergency calls.
- May participate in routine inspections (including, move in/out, preventative maintenance, appliance, Housing Authority, etc.).
- Perform general maintenance and cleaning of common areas, maintenance shop, company work trucks, trash, graffiti removal for all the properties.
- Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on apartments, community and/or common areas to supervisor/manager or management staff.
- Maintain and update all assigned service requests using Maintenance’s hard copies, until assignment is completed and closed including pictures before and after.
- Demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of standard hand and power tools, equipment.
- Comply with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment and Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
- Tutor all team members to perform their duties the most safe and efficient way.
- Understand and follow safe work practices for all trades, including but not limited to: Lockout Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, use of hazardous chemicals, use of Personal Protective Equipment, Ladder Safety, and working from Elevated Surfaces.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 1-3 or more years proven related maintenance experience preferred.
- Basic level of experience in trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC (electric/Gas Force Air and wall Furnaces), painting, carpet care, appliance repair.
- Comply with all Fair Housing Laws
- Promote a professional image/conduct by adhering to company policies
- Working/troubleshooting and knowledge of appliances.
- Competent skills regarding the operation of small hand and electrical tools, basic electrical, carpentry, painting and small machinery repair.
- Effectively communicate in English and Spanish to interact with co-workers, managers, vendors or residents sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give or receive work direction.
- Basic computer skills (able to operate mobile device, camera, PC).
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle (valid license required); Must have a CLEAN DMV RECORD, will require use of company vehicles.
- Must be available for regular on-call work assignments/emergency calls, work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.
- Must be able to arrive at the property for service requests within 60 minutes.
- Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
- Ability to meet the following physical requirements: Independently lift/carry supplies or equipment up to 65 lbs; Appliances, vinyl, tile flooring, carpet and other building supplies to complete work orders, frequent reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling; extensive walking and standing, ability to climb up and down stairs/ ladders.
- Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Must be willing to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, in all weather conditions, and potentially hazardous conditions.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Excel Personnel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Excel is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.