Exciting Opportunity: Maintenance Technician
Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking to make a difference in your community? Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our properties for substance-abusing women and their families. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of life for those we serve.
Position Summary:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetics of our properties. From conducting repairs and improvements to responding to service requests, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform various maintenance tasks to maintain and enhance property value.
- Record maintenance activities in daily logs and reports.
- Conduct repairs and improvements, including drywall, painting, caulking, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, flooring, and more.
- Respond to resident service requests and concerns in a timely manner.
- Participate in on-call emergency service rotations.
- Report maintenance concerns and recommend capital repairs to the Housing Manager.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments and contractors.
- Attend safety and maintenance training sessions as directed.
- Perform inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assist with special projects and events as needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One to two years of verifiable hands-on maintenance experience required.
- Proficiency in at least one major area of maintenance (e.g., plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
- Valid Virginia motor vehicle license with an acceptable driving record.
- Trade school or military training a plus.
Skills and Abilities:
- Effective communication skills for interacting with colleagues and residents.
- Strong reasoning ability for planning and scheduling repairs, interpreting codes, and inventorying supplies.
- Ability to use tools and equipment effectively.
- Knowledge of maintenance practices, safety principles, and computer applications.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Specialized license or certificate in a related field desirable.
- Current auto insurance required.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to perform heavy physical work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Strength, stamina, and mobility to lift and move heavy materials and equipment.
- Vision and communication abilities required for reading, writing, and interacting with others.
Work Environment:
- Willingness to work outdoors in various conditions.
- Mobility required for performing maintenance tasks and responding to emergencies.
- Collaborative teamwork in ensuring property quality standards are met.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to use your maintenance skills to positively impact the lives of substance-abusing women and their families, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume your qualifications and interest in this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a background check and drug screen? (respond yes or no)
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (Deal Breaker)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- General Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road