FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Camden, NJ seeks a maintenance worker to provide services across numerous facilities. The role involves performing general maintenance tasks such as painting and repairs, traveling between sites, and responding to emergency situations. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, with preference given for HVAC certification. The position requires a strong ability to manage various requests and maintain safety standards. Tools and a company vehicle are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance tasks including painting, drywall repair, and appliance repair.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance services across 40+ nonprofit and behavioral health programs.
• Travel between multiple program sites to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and outstanding issues.

Skills

General and preventative maintenance tasks

Ability to operate hand tools and power tools

Prioritization and time management

Basic plumbing and electrical work

Emergency response skills

Education

Valid Driver’s License

HVAC License

Job description

Administration
531 Market St.
Camden, NJ 08102, USA

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. Duties will include painting, drywall repair, appliance repair, general repairs, light plumbing and electrical work, pressure washing, and janitorial duties when necessary. 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.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED

HVAC License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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