Maintenance Technician 1 (JR 5674)

Join PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) as a Maintenance Technician 1 in Los Angeles County, where hands-on facility work directly supports safe housing for people experiencing homelessness.

About the Role

This full-time Maintenance Technician 1 position (JR 5674) keeps PATH's residential facilities in Los Angeles functioning safely and well-maintained. You'll combine diverse technical skills—plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC work—with a commitment to our housing mission: connecting 23 people weekly with stable homes. The role requires you to live on-site at the facility.

What You'll Do

• Execute building repairs and maintenance across multiple systems: plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical work, carpentry, and light construction.
• Refresh residential units between occupants—painting, deep cleaning, minor remodeling, and repairs to doors, locks, and fixtures.
• Service plumbing infrastructure: sinks, toilets, water heaters, drainage systems, pumps, and grease traps.
• Handle flooring: replace tile, linoleum, baseboards, carpeting; shampoo or steam-clean carpet as needed.
• Perform masonry work—mixing mortar, setting and finishing brickwork.
• Track preventative maintenance schedules and building audits; complete work orders with accurate documentation.
• Address safety concerns urgently via the ticketing system; implement temporary safeguards and escalate to management for permanent fixes.
• Maintain organized, stocked maintenance shops and supply areas.
• Respond to emergency situations—fires, earthquakes, utility issues—coordinating with management and supporting safe evacuations.
• Operate hand and power tools competently: drills, saws, joiners, planers, and shop equipment.
• Participate in on-call rotation schedules as required.
• Support maintenance team members and cover absent colleagues as directed.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED (preferred; candidates of all experience levels encouraged to apply).
• Two years in multi-family residential maintenance (preferred).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and commitment to accuracy.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork; clear communication with residents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Self-directed initiative and creative problem-solving ability.
• Ethical conduct and professional boundaries.
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and current insurance—driving is essential to this role.
• Current or willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to pass tuberculosis screening, background check, and drug screening.
• Authorization to work for any US employer; we cannot sponsor visas.

About PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

PATH is one of California's leading homeless services organizations and an innovator in affordable housing development. Through PATH Ventures, we've built 27 supportive housing communities with 44 more in development statewide. We center our work on racial and social justice, viewing homelessness as fundamentally a housing challenge. Working here means advocating for systemic change while directly supporting people's paths to stability and dignity.

How to Apply

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