OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY
MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
SALARY: $4,542.90 - $5,017.71 / Biweekly
$118,115.40 - $130,460.46 / Annually
CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Friday, October 30th, 2026 at 8:59 pm Pacific Time
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Property Administrator, or Director of Property Operations, supervises the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, structures, grounds and equipment; performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plans, directs, inspects, and supervises the work of a group of skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in the repair and maintenance of dwelling units, buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment; and
- Assist with developing specifications and budgets for projects; and
- Coordinate work sessions with contractors, vendors and other involved parties to develop schedules, review status of projects; and
- Requisitions and obtains materials and supplies; and
- Work with Property Administrators and Assistant Property Administers and staff in planning, scheduling, and managing projects; and
- Ensure that all permitting, records, and payments are properly developed and processed; and
- Makes time and material estimates of various routine maintenance and repair jobs, and advises in the selection of materials; and
- Recommend new or updated guidelines/policies for managing projects; and
- Trains new and existing staff in maintenance and safety programs; and
- Inspects ladders, scaffolds, and other safety equipment, and ensures that safety regulations are followed; and
- Writes performance evaluations, and recommends appropriate personnel actions; and
- Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills; and
- Hands on training of skilled and semi-skilled workers in the performance of repair and maintenance work; and
- Perform routine repair and maintenance work to assist skilled and semi-skilled workers and to complete work efficiently; and
- Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the job goal of this position.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Forty-eight (48) general education semester units of college, with courses in engineering or a related field preferred;
WITH three years of experience as a skilled or semi-skilled building maintenance worker, at least two years of which must have been as a full-time supervisor or lead person; one additional year of full-time, paid experience may be substituted for the required education;
AND possession of a valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.
Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
TO APPLY
Please complete an employment Application online at www.oakha.org. Applications must be received by Friday, October 30th, 2026, at 8:59 pm PST.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building construction, maintenance, and repair work;
- Methods used in requisitioning, receiving, checking, storing, and issuing materials and supplies;
- Principles of effective supervision;
- Codes, rules, regulations, safety orders, and safety practices.
ABILITY TO:
- Plan, supervise, and inspect the work of building trades journey persons;
- Use a computer and software related to responsibilities;
- Schedule and coordinate the work of the various trade plans and specifications;
- Estimate material and labor requirements;
- Utilize the appropriate tool for various tasks;
- Train skilled and semi-skilled workers in various tasks;
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
- Maintain accurate records, write reports and procedures;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (or with audio and visual capacities) and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.