Maintenance Superintendent

$118k to $130k

Oakland, CA, United StatesFull-timePosted Oct 9, 2026

Against the Oakland typical range

Job description

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.

Description copied from Oakland Housing Authority's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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