APLA Health
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 18, 2024
Full time
Alliance’s mission is to provide essential housing and supportive services to people living in poverty with HIV/AIDS or other challenging health conditions. Our priority is in strengthening the safety net in Los Angeles County (LAC) for people caught in the downward spiral of chronic disease, hunger and homelessness. Alliance provides a housing continuum of care for men, women, children, and families living with HIV/AIDS. Because in Alliance we believe in a world in which hope is restored and lives are saved through homes, help, and healing. For more information, please visit us at alliancehh.org
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
Long Term Disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
12 Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
10 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
Metro reimbursement or free parking
Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
This position will pay $26.20 - $29.93 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Coordinator/Repair Person will primarily work in a hybrid/field- based setting. The Maintenance Coordinator/Repair Person is responsible for coordinating between property owners/managers to ensure timely attention to resident requests. In addition, the Maintenance Coordinator/Repair Person will assist the Housing Manager with shared responsibilities for intakes, renewals, relocations, unit inspections, and minor unit repairs. This position does not require the Maintenance Coordinator/Repair Person to answer after-hour calls or weekend repairs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and develop communications with vendors and
Avert possible evictions of master-leased units by maintaining professional relationships with property owners and managers, promptly addressing their concerns.
Participate in agency staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
Work closely with Housing Specialists, Social Workers, and Supportive Service Coordinators to assist with housing retention efforts and facilitate communication among the involved
Must be able to use a computer to update and complete work orders, vendor contacts, and client notes in the agency’s in-house system. Compose correspondence, memos, reports as
Perform basic maintenance to include, but not limited to changing door locks, checking smoke detectors, change outlets and GFI, change bathroom and kitchen faucets, unit turns, painting, and yearly inspections.
Assume responsibility for maintaining keys and key logs in the PSH
Facilitate the purchase of necessary household goods including appliances, furniture, and move-in
Ensure timely invoicing and oversee submission to Supervisor for pay of contracted work.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3 years’ apartment/maintenance experience required.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with vendor management required.
Must be able to speak English/Spanish.
Must be able to perform maintenance and handyman type duties, including light electrical, plumbing and painting.
Must have experience working with a diverse
Excellent active listening and ability to model good
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, work independently as well as a member of a
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and
Required to maintain use of company provided tool kit
Required to use your own vehicle to service clients across the entire LA County.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position involves both fieldwork and office work including bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and moving of office materials or equipment related to client units weighing 25 pounds or more. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. No weekend work required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.
COVID-19 Vaccination and booster or medical/religious exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.