Courier and Maintenance Assistant

Affordable Homes of South Texas Inc; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc is seeking a Courier and Maintenance Assistant for its McAllen offices. The role focuses on cleaning, basic building maintenance, and handling small repair tasks, with duties including transporting messages, documents, and packages between AHSTI locations.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of maintenance/delivery experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of maintenance and delivery experience.
• Valid, current, and non-restricted driver's license required.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties at McAllen office locations and maintain tidiness.
• Deliver messages, documents, and packages between AHSTI offices and affiliates.
• Assist with basic building maintenance including painting, lighting, and minor repairs.
• Monitor stock levels of consumables and replenish supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with contractors for repairs and maintenance work.
• Support in event setup and break-down for meetings and occasions.

Skills

Delivery

General maintenance

English fluency

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Job Title Courier and Maintenance Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary To perform cleaning duties at AHSTI's McAllen office locations and to ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of these facilities. Additionally, responsible for basic maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and handling small jobs at AHSTI offices. Tasks include picking up and delivering messages, documents, packages, and other items between AHSTI offices (McAllen and Weslaco) and its affiliated entities or other establishments efficiently and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform cleaning duties of McAllen office locations, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, vacuuming carpets and rugs, mopping and sweeping floors, dusting and wiping down surfaces, emptying trash bins and replacing liners, cleaning windows and mirrors, and ensuring all areas are kept tidy and presentable.
• Manage set-up and clean-up tasks as needed, including arranging furniture and ensuring areas are tidy. This also encompasses preparing for special events, both within and outside AHSTI offices.
• Actively participate in AHSTI's Green Movement and dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required.
• Monitor stock levels of consumable items and arrange to replenish supplies according to procedures.
• Perform general maintenance in all buildings, including but not limited to painting walls and touch-ups as needed, waxing and polishing floors, replacing light bulbs, cleaning and maintaining carpets, performing minor repairs, and addressing any building issues that arise and coordinating with relevant contractors if necessary.
• Carry out some ground maintenance and coordinate with landscaping subcontractor when applicable.
• Assist in performing regular, basic inspections for company vehicles.
• Walk, drive vehicles, or use public conveyances to reach destination to deliver messages or materials.
• Receive messages or materials to be delivered, and information on recipients, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and delivery instructions, communicated via telephone, email or in person.
• Deliver messages, items, documents, and packages between departments at AHSTI offices and its affiliated entities to other establishments.
• Load vehicles with listed goods, ensuring goods are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous goods.
• Confirm deliveries and collections with all AHSTI offices and its related entities to receive instructions for other deliveries.
• Report emergencies to the Courier and Maintenance Manager and the Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer, or when not immediately available, a director level position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 1 or more years of experience in general maintenance and delivery
• Valid, current, and non-restricted driver's license.
• Fluent in English language in both written and verbal styles.

Work Environment

This job operates 40% in the field and 60% in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here outline the requirements an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While carrying out job duties, the employee must regularly communicate verbally and listen. Frequent physical activities include standing, walking, using hands for handling or manipulating objects, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee will also be frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including rain, heat, and humidity. The work environment typically has a high noise level. Additionally, the employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently.

Expected Work Hours

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the organization's core work hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A minimum of 40 hours per week is expected.

Travel

This position may require frequent travel. Employees may also be required to drive up to 100 miles round trip in a company vehicle in a single day.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of eligibility will be required at the time of hiring.

AAP/EEO Statement

Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Other Duties

This job description provides a general overview of the role and does not list all possible duties, responsibilities, or tasks required of the employee. These may change at any time, with or without notice.