FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a seasoned facilities maintenance professional to support 40+ nonprofit and behavioral health programs, including residential facilities, clinics, and offices. The role demands 5+ years of wide-ranging maintenance experience, from painting to basic electrical work, with knowledge of building systems and safety standards.

You will travel between program sites, participate in on-call rotations, maintain records, and coordinate tasks to minimize

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, maintenance mechanics, or a related skilled trade required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of general and preventive maintenance tasks, including painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, appliance repair, light plumbing, and basic electrical work.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Travel between multiple program sites to complete tasks and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption.
• Maintain records of completed work and identify recurring issues for improvements.
• Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours and emergency situations.
• Support emergency preparedness and respond to urgent situations to protect client safety and facility operations.

Job description

Provide maintenance services across 40+ nonprofit and behavioral health programs, including residential facilities, outpatient and clinical spaces, administrative offices, and program sites serving vulnerable populations. Must have at least 5 years of experience performing a wide range of general and preventive maintenance tasks, including painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, appliance repair, light plumbing, and basic electrical work. Working knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and life-safety systems. Company vehicle and tools are provided.

SCOPE OF DUTIES:

• Demonstrated experience performing a wide range of general and preventative maintenance tasks, including painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, appliance repair, light plumbing, and basic electrical work. Working knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and life-safety systems.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and general maintenance equipment.
• Prioritize and manage a high volume of work orders across multiple locations while meeting established response-time expectations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption to program operations, staff, and clients.
• Maintain familiarity with the unique physical layouts, safety requirements, and operational needs of each program site.
• Travel between programs as required, sometimes multiple locations per day, to complete assigned maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, outstanding issues, and recurring maintenance concerns across all programs.
• Identify patterns of maintenance issues across programs and recommend improvements or preventative strategies to reduce downtime and repair costs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours, weekend, and emergency maintenance issues as required.
• Provide timely responses to urgent situations that may impact client safety, program operations, or facility security, such as plumbing failures, heating or cooling outages, electrical issues, or water leaks.
• Assess emergency situations quickly and implement appropriate corrective actions, including temporary repairs or securing affected areas until permanent repairs can be completed.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors, program leadership, and external vendors during emergency situations. Document emergency responses and follow up with permanent repairs or recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Support emergency preparedness efforts, including snow removal, weather-related responses, and facility readiness during power outages or other critical incidents.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work on a regular basis, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds without assistance on an occasional basis.
• Ability to safely use ladders, scaffolding, and lifts to access rooftops, ceilings, and elevated work areas.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, such as using tools, making repairs, and handling small parts.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, mechanical rooms, basements, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to dust, odors, cleaning chemicals, and other materials commonly associated with maintenance and janitorial work.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, read labels, work orders, and safety instructions, and identify hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, emergency signals, and verbal communications in potentially noisy environments.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment, and cleaning machinery safely and effectively.
• Ability to travel between multiple program sites throughout the workday as required.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, maintenance mechanics, or a related skilled trade required; experience in nonprofit, residential, healthcare, or behavioral health settings strongly preferred. HVAC, CMRP, or other relevant trade certifications preferred. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks across multiple locations, working unsupervised or in a team.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Drivers License

Preferred

HVAC License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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