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:
1.Replace and/ or repair window, window frame and screen;
2.Hang doors;
3.Replace and rekey locks;
4.Replace door knobs, hinges, and other hardware;
5.Install, replace and/or repair kitchen appliances, closet doors, towel bars, shower handles, shower doors, phone jacks, etc;
6.Repair and/or replace light fixtures.
Painting:
1.Handle all pre paint preparation including but not limited to washing walls and/or sanding walls, removing old stains, paint or treatments, paint and/or reface walls, etc;
2.Sand, paint or texture walls, baseboards, moldings, ceilings, closets, doors, cabinets, walls, etc.;
3.Reglaze, varnish and/or stain cabinets and/or doors.
Carpentry:
1.Install cabinetry and/or other cabinets, doors, drawers, vanities, etc.;
2.Install tile, granite, and/or marble countertop/floor and/or shower/bath stalls.
Electrical:
1.Repair and/or replace/install smoke alarms, outlets, switches, plate covers, GFI, 240 volts, breakers, thermostat, AC/heater.
Plumbing:
1.Repair and or replace/install faucets, bathtubs, sinks, garbage disposals and/or electrical/gas water heaters, etc.;
2.Unclog toilets, kitchen sinks and other drain lines including main lines when necessary.
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-$27/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