Handyman (Full-Time)

communityoptions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Technician in Columbia, SC. The technician will maintain residential homes, facilities, and vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and local laws.

Candidates must have three years of maintenance experience and a valid driver's license. Community Options offers competitive benefits, paid holidays, and generous PTO, providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Three years of maintenance experience required.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work safely with hands and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residential homes, facilities, and vehicles.
• Develop and complete maintenance tasks on schedule.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring an experienced Full-Time Maintenance Technician in Columbia, SC. The Maintenance Technician maintains residential homes, facilities, and vehicles. This person is responsible for repairing issues that arise, completing regular maintenance plans, and working with local management to contract external contractors.

Starting pay is $20.00/per hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule of basic maintenance tasks
• Complete required maintenance tasks in a timely manner
• Ensure repairs are made timely in a way that is safe and in compliance with local laws and regulations
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and structural components includingappliances, fans, lights, flooring, carpets, paneling, doors, etc.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting, spackling, and basic electrical or plumbingwork
• Advise management when an outside contractor may be necessary
• Review contractor estimates to ensure they accurately reflect the required repairs and reasonable job costs
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to work safely with hands and power tools
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays - Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V