Handyman (Full-Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician in Columbia, SC. This role involves maintaining residential homes, facilities, and vehicles while ensuring repairs are made safely and timely. Applicants should have a high school diploma and three years of maintenance experience.

The position offers competitive insurance benefits, paid holidays including a birthday holiday, generous PTO, and excellent career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work safely with hands and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule of basic maintenance tasks.
• Complete required maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Basic electrical or plumbing work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

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, repairs issues that arise, completes regular maintenance plans, and works 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 the local laws and regulations
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and structural components including appliances, fans, lights, flooring, carpets, paneling, doors, etc.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting, spackling, and basic electrical or plumbing work
• 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