Maintenance / Janitor - Longfellow Corner

The John Stewart Company is a full-service housing management, development and consulting organization that began in 1978 with a commitment to providing high-quality service in the affordable housing sector. We work to enrich the lives of our residents and employees, while delivering our services cost-effectively, efficiently and with the highest levels of professionalism, compassion, integrity and respect.

About the role

Performs a wide variety of maintenance and janitorial duties. This position requires emphasis on safe work practices, sustained physical effort, troubleshooting, problem-solving, attention to detail, customer service, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting tasks, and janitorial duties as assigned.
• Operate and make all installations and repairs in accordance with local, state, and national codes.
• Conduct routine monthly safety hazard and maintenance deficiency inspections in accordance with JSCo and Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS).
• Perform timely apartment unit turn-overs as directed by Property Manager.
• Prepare and complete routine work orders; specify safety hazards and deficiencies on work orders.
• Participate in off-shift and weekend emergency maintenance coverage as scheduled.
• Report physical condition needs of common areas such as grounds, building exteriors, and take corrective action.
• Maintain overall upkeep of the grounds, including but not limited to:
  • Removing trash from the grounds
  • Gathering and emptying trash and recycling bins
  • Cleaning sidewalks, parking lots, and carports
  • Maintaining cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Create and implement a preventive maintenance schedule.

Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license and reliable, insured, and registered vehicle.
• Basic mathematical skills with fluency in reading, writing, and communication in English.
• Minimum of 3 years of multi-family apartment maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of precautions and safety procedures for working with ACM/LBP in pre-1981 housing.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair in building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, appliance repair, painting, drywall, plaster, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and take precautionary measures to protect self and others.

Benefits

For employees who work 30+ hours/week:

• Medical, dental, and vision care; preventative medical care paid at 100%.
• Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability.
• Free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of compensation (for employees working 20+ hours per week).

For employees who work less than 30 hours/week:

• Free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $100 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of compensation (for employees working 20+ hours per week).
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per year.