Hope House Fix It Program (Per Diem)

Caritas Gala; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Hope House Fix It Program in Dover, NJ. This per diem role focuses on field home repairs and on-site maintenance to support safety and housing improvements.

Responsibilities include safety assessments, minor repairs, weatherization work, and collaboration with staff to promote the program. Must have a NJ driver’s license and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of minor household repairs including plumbing, electric and carpentry.
• Must have a valid N.J. Driver's license.
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Complete home safety assessments in client homes.
• Perform minor repairs related to safety, weatherization, handrails or small ramps.
• Carry out seasonal upkeep tasks and minor appliance repairs.
• Participate in community outreach and program promotion.
• Process work orders and expense reimbursements for Fix It services.
• Track and manage Fix It supply inventory.
• Install Hope Connection units and monitor supplies.
• Complete monthly Site Safety Survey for Hope House.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement and team meetings.
• Support effective operation of Catholic Charities.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical work

Carpentry

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Catholic Family and Community Services team!

For over 75 years, Catholic Family and Community Services, has provided at little or no cost, a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.

Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris and Sussex, we provide professionally based social services, including Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.

Maintenance Worker - Hope House Fix It Program (Per Diem)

Location: Dover, NJ

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for completing home repair tasks in the field related to the Fix-It program at Hope House. They also act as the Maintenance Worker on site at Hope House.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completing home safety assessments in client homes.
2. Completion of minor household repairs to client homes related to safety, weatherization, installation of handrails or small ramps, housing improvements which may deter crime, roofs, siding, doors and windows, foundation, floors, interior plumbing, electrical and touch up painting done to prevent deterioration and in conjunction with repairs all in accordance with the description of the Fix-It program.
3. Completion of minor or labor intensive unskilled household tasks and seasonal upkeep activities (i.e. moving furniture and air conditioners, changing light bulbs, garage, basement and attic cleanout) and minor appliance repairs.
4. Participation in community presentation regarding the Fix It Program.
5. Completing work order forms for Fix It.
6. Completing check requests for expenses incurred related to the provision of Fix It services.
7. Tracking and monitoring of Fix It supply inventory.
8. Gathering of requested financial documents from field based clients.
9. Installing Hope Connection units and monitoring of supplies for this initiative.
10. Completion of site maintenance tasks at Hope House.
11. Completion of monthly Site Safety Survey for Hope House.
12. Participation in supervision, team meetings and staff meetings.
13. Participation in meeting and tasks related to the ongoing quality improvement of the program.
14. Collaboration and team work with other staff.
15. Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the effective and efficient operation of Catholic Charities.

Requirements

1. High School/GED
2. Must have a valid N.J. Driver's license
3. Must have knowledge of minor household repairs including plumbing, electric and carpentry.
4. Requires lifting (up to 50 lbs).