Maintenance Associate

**About Cardea Health:** Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations. **Misson Statement:** Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations. **Workplace Culture:** Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together. **Our Cardea CARE(S) Values include:** - Compassion Big heart, steady presence - Accountability We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact. - Respect We assume good intent and keep it real - Engagement We lean in and figure it out together. - Support We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites. These values guide how we care for residents, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Cardea Health in the community. **Primary Work Location**: Multisite Multisite staff work across several program locations throughout Alameda County, providing care and support wherever it is most needed. These sites offer a range of services, including post-hospitalization medically supported shelter, medical respite care, skilled nursing, and caregiving support. **Job Summary:** The Maintenance Associate is an entry-level facilities role responsible for supporting day-to-day maintenance, room readiness, and basic repair tasks across program sites. This role assists in maintaining safe, clean, and functional environments for residents and staff. The ideal candidate is hands-on, reliable, and eager to learn. This position is well-suited for individuals looking to build foundational skills in facilities maintenance while contributing to mission-driven work serving vulnerable populations. **Job Duties:** - Complete assigned work orders using the MaintainX mobile app. - Prepare rooms for new residents by completing basic repairs and touch-ups. - Paint walls, patch holes, caulk, and perform minor drywall repairs. - Unclog toilets and drains and complete other basic plumbing tasks. - Replace light bulbs, air filters, smoke detector batteries, and other routine maintenance items. - Assemble furniture, shelving, office furniture, and equipment. - Move furniture, appliances, supplies, and equipment between rooms and properties. - Install simple hardware such as shelves, towel bars, curtain rods, and signs. - Help keep maintenance shops, storage rooms, company vehicles, and work areas clean and organized. - Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies. - Pick up and deliver parts, tools, and supplies between Cardea Health locations. - Assist Facilities Technicians with larger repairs and special projects. - Perform basic preventative maintenance and report anything needing additional repair. - Help maintain the exterior of properties by picking up litter, pressure washing, light landscaping, and general cleanup. - Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). - Record completed work in MaintainX. - Respond to emergency maintenance needs when requested. - Perform other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications:** - No prior maintenance experience required. - Willingness to learn and work with your hands. - Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to receive and complete work orders. - Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently after training. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Able to safely lift up to 75 pounds and perform physical work thr…