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Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist

CompanyPeople Assisting The Homeless (PATH)
LocationLos Angeles, CA, USA
Salary$24.17 – $29
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Five (5) years of general maintenance experience in building/equipment maintenance, carpentry, and repairs.
  • Two (2) years of experience in plumbing and/or electrical maintenance.
  • Basic computer skills and/or demonstrated aptitude to use computer-based technologies including: – A CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) – Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) – Microsoft Teams
  • Have employment eligibility verification
  • Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
  • Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance duties involved in repairing and maintaining facilities and grounds; perform and assist in building and maintenance tasks involving plumbing, carpentry, electric (120V), remodeling, painting, and various other craft work.
  • Install, repair, and maintain lavatories, sinks, washbasins, toilets, urinals, foundations, grease traps, drains, gas and electric water heaters, water filters, water tanks and pumps, chlorinator systems, hot water heaters, and HVAC units, other plumbing systems and fixtures.
  • Operate hand, power, and shop tools used in the course of construction, minor carpentry, and building maintenance, such as power drills, saws, drill presses, joiners, planers and other mechanical equipment.
  • Install, repair, and replace hinges, locks, and deadbolts; make keys as necessary.
  • Replace and/or repair linoleum, ceramic tiles, baseboards, and carpeting.
  • Perform light masonry work, including mixing mortar and setting, truing, and finishing.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and manuals; calculate, design, and prepare sketches for light construction and modifications to be performed; estimate materials and lay out work.
  • Ensure all scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
  • Inspect assigned facilities for compliance with Safety Standards.
  • Perform repairs as necessary to ensure compliance with Safety Standards.
  • Monitor ticketing system, or other applicable maintenance request system, and respond to safety related projects immediately, resolving the issue within and/or ensuring proper precautions are taken to keep participants, staff, and visitors safe until a permanent resolution is completed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Written and verbal Spanish language proficiency in addition to the primary language used in the workplace (English).
  • Plumbing certification