People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking for a motivated Maintenance Technician I to maintain and support properties in Paso Robles, CA, including the Chet Dotter Apartments, a 40-unit senior property. In this role, you will be responsible for routine maintenance, handling emergency repairs, and ensuring the properties remain in excellent condition. The ideal candidate will be flexible and ready to respond to after-hour calls when needed. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to providing safe, quality housing for our residents.

With a mission to build affordable homes and site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans, and we provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.

This is a full time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week).

Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:

• Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
• Pension Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
• An excellent supportive staff and work environment.

Responsibilities

• Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters as needed, and checking the fencing for any required repairs.
• Clean, paint, and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures.
• Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system and make repairs for tenants after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
• Determine if any items requiring repair are covered by warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if they are covered by warranty.
• Determine if any repair items are resident-caused and notify the property manager.
• Maintain parts and supply inventory. Order the necessary parts, appliances, etc.
• Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the facilities manager.
• Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
• Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in the property preventative maintenance plan.
• Notify the property manager of any tenant violations.
• Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
• Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
• Repair washers and dryers as needed or notify the property manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
• Repair and change locks as needed and manage tenant lockouts.
• Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule for sites with security gates.
• Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the maintenance supervisor and property manager.
• Other tasks are assigned.

• Minimum of 1 years maintenance or construction experience required.
• Yardi or similar work order software experience required.
• Will be required to pass pre-employment physical.
• Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency are highly required.
• Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.
• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7-8 hours daily, bend, squat, reach.
• Willing to travel to different properties for coverage, after hour calls, and emergency repairs.