Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Position Objectives
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Thank you for your interest in employment at the Oakland Housing Authority. To apply for this position, applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.oakha.org by the date indicated; a current, detailed resume may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and resumes will be carefully screened. Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the examination process. Candidates who compete successfully in this examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers. An appointment will be made from the List. For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral examination. The names of the highest-ranking candidates will be placed on the List of Qualifiers, and the final selection will be made from this List. College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment. If this information cannot be verified for a candidate, the candidate's name will not be placed on the List of Qualifiers. All appointments are subject to the approval of the Executive Director. All prospective employees must pass a physical examination and drug screening by an Authority-designated physician. A pre-employment criminal history background check will also be conducted for all positions. For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, candidates' driving records will be checked prior to appointment. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority's insurer. All prospective employees must also provide proof of American citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States. Prior to becoming permanent, new employees must successfully pass a probationary period.
Benefits
Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program. SICK LEAVE is accrued at the rate of one day per month. VACATION LEAVE for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year. There are also fifteen (15) paid holidays each year. RETIREMENT - The Authority is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The Authority also participates in Social Security. HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE is available. GROUP LIFE INSURANCE is fully paid by the Authority. Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and five days of administrative leave per year. The Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran's status or disability in the employment or the provision of services. In compliance with the federal, state and local disability laws, the Oakland Housing Authority will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to disability. The Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation for this selection process. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Applicants with special needs, please call (510) 874-1575 (voice); (510) 832-7331 (TDD).
