Maintenance Worker

Venice Community Housing (VCH) supports and builds equitable and inclusive communities by providing affordable housing with supportive services, education, employment programs, and public policy advocacy that advances racial and economic justice. VCH is a community-based, nonprofit organization engaged in a variety of housing and community development programs. VCH owns and manages 306 units of affordable and supportive housing, as well as 28 units of interim housing, and is in a period of growth with an additional 400+ units in predevelopment / construction stages.

Job Description :

The Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and is part of a five-person team in the Maintenance Department.

Essential Functions :

• The Maintenance workers are to ensure that all maintenance repairs and unit turnovers are completed in a safe and timely manner and that all legal requirements are met.
• Ensures that all property repairs are performed according to all applicable building codes.
• Works with maintenance staff to implement building improvements beyond the scope of normal maintenance activities and implement annual capital improvement plans.
• Complete all paperwork (i.e., purchase receipts, work orders, inventory reports, etc.) daily or as the Supervisor requires.
• Monitor and maintain building budgets to minimize cost.
• Prioritize and perform property maintenance and repairs including, but not limited to, plastering, drywall installation, painting, plumbing, tiling, carpentry, HVAC equipment, electrical and appliance repairs.
• Maintains clean work areas in units and all areas of the properties.
• Lift, install, and remove appliances.
• In emergencies, be available before / after regular hours Monday-Friday and every 3 to 4 weekends for the maintenance emergency line and follow-up emergency procedures.
• Inspect building equipment per established specifications to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Report to the Supervisor when maintenance cannot do work and needs to be referred to an outside contractor.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of vendors or outside contractors who are completing repairs and upgrades.
• Purchase, pick up, and / or take delivery of supplies approved by Supervisor.
• Use proper safety equipment and follow safe work practices and procedures.
• Ability to manage maintenance tasks for 50-70 units, with additional units assigned as they come online.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities and units as coverage for staff out on PTO, leave or during staffing vacancies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Salary :

The starting annual salary range for the position is $50,000-$54,000, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, Aflac, 403(b), vacation, sick time, 15 holidays, and 2 personal days. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Physical Requirements :

Application Procedures :

Please email your resume with a cover letter describing your qualifications to Human Resources at jobs@vchcorp.org. You can also fax your resume to (310) 399-1130 or mail it to Venice Community Housing Corporation, 200 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Venice Community Housing (VCH) is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at jobs@vchcorp.org.

About Venice Community Housing :

Venice Community Housing (VCH) supports and builds equitable and inclusive communities by providing affordable housing with supportive services, education, employment programs, and public policy advocacy that advances racial and economic justice. VCH is a community-based, nonprofit organization engaged in a variety of housing and community development programs. VCH owns and manages 346 units of affordable, supportive and interim housing, and is in a period of growth with an additional 400 units in predevelopment / construction stages.