Job Description

Job Location: Santa Ana, CA 92701,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None,

Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly,

Job Shift: Day,

Job Category: Maintenance, Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Program

Region: Orange County

Job Summary: The Maintenance Specialist provides support to the maintenance team in the general maintenance and safety of the facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance

Goal: Maintain Mercy House properties to the highest standards ensuring maintenance tasks are completed accurately, timely and to safety code standards. Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work with Supervisor to create and implement preventative maintenance
• Complete general inspections to assess and maintain internal/external systems that may include fire protection/sprinkler systems, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, stairways, major appliances, lighting, landscaping/tree trimming, roofing/gutters, backflow, and drainage processes
• Assist with the bidding process, selection and oversight of subcontractors or perform work normally assigned to a subcontractor based on the skill set of employees
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks which may include purchasing needed supplies, electrical/plumbing/ carpentry/ drywall/HVAC repairs, painting/graffiti removal, appliance repair/installation, unit turnovers, roofing repair needs and/or removing debris on roof; grounds work/landscaping
• Close out work order requests and update information in work order log as completed
• Maintain furnishings, equipment, and facility keys

Administrative

Goal: To ensure quality administrative practices and correspondence

• Assist Supervisor to respond, coordinate, and schedule work orders as needed
• Documentation and submission of daily reports
• Assist with the bidding process for needed vendors and approved vendor list
• Assist Supervisor in closing out work order request and update work order log when needed

Team Support

Goal: Support team with facilitating optimal performance

• Work with your team members to implement the mission and ensure quality
• service delivery
• Provide support and guidance to staff when necessary

Miscellaneous

• Attend appropriate trainings and staff meetings
• Oversee general supply inventory
• Communicate facility needs and requests
• Maintain an appropriate neighborhood presence
• Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform tasks
• Basic carpentry, drywall repair, interior and exterior painting, plumbing repair, drain clearing, electrical installation and repair, appliance troubleshooting and repair, key making, HVAC maintenance, restorations and remodeling, and sprinkler system programming and repairs
• Must have intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and accurate data entry skills

General

• This position requires driving throughout Kern County
• Flexible work schedule, including some weekend, morning, and evening shifts
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting while also being disciplined to complete tasks independently
• Service-minded, detail-oriented, dependable, and courteous
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, Mercy House staff, and volunteers
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and use sound judgment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work safely under OSHA safety requirements
• Ability to wear personal protective gear/clothing correctly during the day
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, including bending and stooping
• Ability to climb a ladder while carrying up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain
• Post “CAUTION” signage for safety hazards and recommend immediate plans to correct