Job Description

Job Location: Multisite - Bay Area, CA 94611
Salary Range: $26.39 - $26.39 Hourly

About Cardea Health:
Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations.
Misson Statement:
Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations.
Workplace Culture:
Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.
Our Cardea CARE(S) Values include:
- Compassion
- Big heart, steady presence
- Accountability
- We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact.
- Respect
- We assume good intent and keep it real
- Engagement
- We lean in and figure it out together.
- Support
- We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites.
These values guide how we care for residents, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Cardea Health in the community.
Primary Work Location: Multisite
Multisite staff work across several program locations throughout Alameda County, providing care and support wherever it is most needed. These sites offer a range of services, including post-hospitalization medically supported shelter, medical respite care, skilled nursing, and caregiving support.
Job

Summary:
The Maintenance Associate is an entry-level facilities role responsible for supporting day-to-day maintenance, room readiness, and basic repair tasks across program sites. This role assists in maintaining safe, clean, and functional environments for residents and staff.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, reliable, and eager to learn. This position is well-suited for individuals looking to build foundational skills in facilities maintenance while contributing to mission-driven work serving vulnerable populations.

Job Duties:
- Complete assigned work orders using the MaintainX mobile app.
- Prepare rooms for new residents by completing basic repairs and touch-ups.
- Paint walls, patch holes, caulk, and perform minor drywall repairs.
- Unclog toilets and drains and complete other basic plumbing tasks.
- Replace light bulbs, air filters, smoke detector batteries, and other routine maintenance items.
- Assemble furniture, shelving, office furniture, and equipment.
- Move furniture, appliances, supplies, and equipment between rooms and properties.
- Install simple hardware such as shelves, towel bars, curtain rods, and signs.
- Help keep maintenance shops, storage rooms, company vehicles, and work areas clean and organized.
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies.
- Pick up and deliver parts, tools, and supplies between Cardea Health locations.
- Assist Facilities Technicians with larger repairs and special projects.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance and report anything needing additional repair.
- Help maintain the exterior of properties by picking up litter, pressure washing, light landscaping, and general cleanup.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Record completed work in MaintainX.
- Respond to emergency maintenance needs when requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum

Qualifications:
- No prior maintenance experience required.
- Willingness to learn and work with your hands.
- Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to receive and complete work orders.
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently after training.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Able to safely lift up to 75 pounds and perform physical work throughout the day.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Valid California Driver License with an acceptable driving record.
- Reliable personal vehicle available for travel between Cardea Health locations.
- Current automobile insurance.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check.
Preferred

Qualifications:
- Experience in janitorial, hospitality, apartment maintenance, construction, warehouse, landscaping, or general labor.
- Experience using basic hand tools.
- Experience working in supportive housing, healthcare, hospitality, or similar environments.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional sitting or stationary work.
- Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and ascending stairs.
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
- Frequent pushing and pulling.
- Frequent reaching high, low, and level.

Work Environment:
Cardea Health program locations operate within supportive housing, interim housing, medical respite, and community-based environments serving individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.
Employees may interact with individuals experiencing:
- Acute or chronic medical conditions
- Mental health conditions
- Substance use disorders
- Physical disabilities
- Cognitive impairments
- Social and economic instability
Cardea Health is committed to trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm-reduction-oriented service delivery. Employees are expected to interact with residents, visitors, community partners, and colleagues in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner.
Benefits:
We offer access to competitive and comprehensive healthcare benefits such as: Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, long-term disability, HSA or FSA, Dependent Care FSA, voluntary benefits, paid sick leave, paid vacation time, birthday time off, and 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match.
Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status, scheduled hours, and plan requirements. Full-time employees are generally eligible for employer-sponsored benefit contributions. Eligible part-time employees may participate in available benefit programs subject to plan terms. Per diem employees are generally not eligible for employer-sponsored benefits except as required by applicable federal, state, or local law or as otherwise provided under applicable benefit plans.
Screening Requirements:
Criminal background screening, national criminal records search, healthcare sanctions screening, employment verification, education verification, license verification, MVR (where applicable), and reference checks may be required as part to the screening process.
Fair Chance Hiring Statement:
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. A background check may be required following a conditional offer of employment. Please do not let this requirement discourage you from applying. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and will evaluate applicants fairly and individually.
Encouragement to Apply:
We recognize that no candidate meets every qualification. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not perfectly match every requirement.
Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Cardea Health is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the state of California and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for this role. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change, or a new job description may be assigned at any time with or without notice.