Maintenance Technician I
Company: Abode
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Abode , one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to
end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Maintenance Tech I
for our Parkmoor program in San Jose , CA. About The Role : The
Maintenance Technician I is primarily responsible for the
property’s maintenance functions for a supportive housing
facility.â?¯ This includes working with the janitorial team in the
cleaning and prep of unit turnovers and daily repairs and scheduled
preventive maintenance throughout the site within a fast-paced
environment. The Maintenance Technician must relate well to diverse
populations, must exercise good judgment in dealing with residents,
staff, visitors, and vendors. The People and Culture : You will be
surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and
kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with!
Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks
employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives
outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and
provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity
of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up
nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain
employees from all backgrounds. Our Benefits and Perks: $28.00 -
$30.80 per hour 100% paid health, vision, and dental options 19 PTO
days & 12 Holidays per year Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter
Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more 3% retirement
match/contribution Professional Development Trainings and
Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We
support you in supporting others How You Make An Impact: Ability to
answer after-hour emergency calls during on-call rotation. Have
your own registered and insured vehicle that can transport
necessary work materials. Taking pride in work. Demonstrate
initiative, personal awareness, professionalism, integrity, and
exercise confidentiality in all areas of performance. Project a
professional image and demeanor. Understand, apply, and comply with
all company standards. Responsible for performing or coordinating
with outside vendors, ensuring that work is performed safely and to
performance specifications. Complete paperwork and follow through
as needed for current work orders. Control and maintain an adequate
inventory of Department items. Responsible for general inspections
and housing quality standards for all units within the assigned
portfolio. Report and update the management software system for
work orders and update management and superiors of the daily repair
and renovation of apartments. Other duties as assigned.â?¯ How You
Meet Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
required. 3 years’ experience in Unit Turnover or Residential
Maintenance. Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California
Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV
record, is required. COMPETENCIES: Excellent verbal & written
communication in English, organizational, and time management
skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with
meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work well independently
and collaboratively with teams, and at times under the direction of
facility collaborators. Experience and knowledge of plumbing,
electrical, and carpentry and repairing/replacing sheetrock, door
frames, plumbing, door Locks, and cabinetry. Experience in
troubleshooting a wide variety of apartment related problems
including appliances and minor electrical issues. Experience with
quality control, health, and safety regulations as they pertain to
performing repairs. Ability to relate well to diverse populations,
exercise good judgment in dealing with residents, staff, visitors,
and vendors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and
platforms. Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and
business-related applications. Outstanding communication skills and
high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a
proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships
with a wide variety of internal and external contacts. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Communicating with others to exchange information;
seeing to read a variety of materials. Manual dexterity for use of
keyboard, tools, controls; repetitive motion that may include the
wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Remaining in a stationary position,
often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods, while at a desk
or working on a computer. Ability to drive and sit in a car for
prolonged periods of time. Ability to move between floors,
ascending, descending stairs around all property areas, including
roof and basements.â?¯ Ability to use cleaning equipment and
supplies such as mop, broom, vacuum, and carpet cleaning machinery.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling
on floors, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting items
up to 50 pounds, reaching at, below, or above shoulder
level.â?¯Also, the ability to squat, bend at the waist, crouch,
reach overhead and horizontally, and kneel. Ability to walk around
properties and navigate over rough terrain. Notice : This
description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a
contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services
reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade
the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or
without notice.�� Notice : Abode Services is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
Keywords: Abode, Livermore , Maintenance Technician I, Construction - Building Trades , Santa Clara, California
