Maintenance

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Employee to assist with repairing and maintaining residential housing units and office sites under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

This non-exempt role requires flexible hours, on-call availability, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel locally as needed. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of maintenance experience, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and strong customer service and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–5 years of maintenance repair experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• General knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs for residential and office settings.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in repairing and maintaining residential units and office sites.
• Timely replacement of air filters, vent cleaning, light bulb changes, and smoke detector checks.
• Perform regular inspections to ensure safety and HUD/local compliance.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are updated and serviced annually.
• Complete maintenance paperwork (Maintenance Need Requests, Move In/Move Out, Annual Inspection).
• Collaborate with local entities for specialty repairs.
• Travel locally and be available for on-call rotations as needed.
• Carry a company cellphone and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:The Maintenance Employee will be supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Employee assists with repairing and maintaining all residential housing units, and program and office sites.Non-Exempt Position.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssists the Maintenance Supervisor with repairing and maintaining all residential units and office sites, including but not limited to timely replacement of air filters, cleaning out dryer vents, changing light bulbs, checking smoke detectors for proper operation, etc.Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in performing regular inspections of all residential units and office sites to ensure that all qualities of each site are adequate and in compliance with local and/or state ordinances.Assists the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that fire extinguishers at all residential units and office sites are updated and services on an annual basis by a local fire safety agency that is licensed to provide this type of service.Assists the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that all HUD-assisted residential units comply to all physical safety regulations imposed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, including but not limited to ensuring that no water leaks or electrical hazards are present, determining that all appliances are in proper working order, ensuring that interior and exterior pathways are safe and free of obstacles.Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in the timely completion of paperwork related to maintenance mandated by management including but not limited to Maintenance Need Requests, Move In/Move Out, and Annual Inspection forms.Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in collaborating with other local entities with regard to providing any necessary specialty repairs to residential units and/or office sites.Promotes and protects consumers’ rights, especially the right to freely make and express preferences in choices regarding their daily living and care, if such rights/choices are not detrimental to consumers’ wellbeing.Other duties as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.OTHER KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:He/she must be friendly, caring and have good communication and organizational skills in order to prioritize duties and meet deadlines as they arise. He/she must have a personal vehicle and a valid Georgia driver’s license. He/she must have a working knowledge of the Albany Advocacy Resource Center’s Mission and Vision as well as the agency’s programs and services. He/she must have a knowledge and understanding of the agency’s accreditation process and its value to the organization.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Extensive local travel to various residential locations is required. He/she must always carry a company-provided cellphone. He/she must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the event of an emergency. He/she must serve on rotating “on call” system as needed and designated by the Director of Engineering and Maintenance. He or she must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand 50 percent of their shift, walk 25% of their shift and bend.JOB RELATIONSHIPS:He/she will be supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor. He/she will have no supervisory responsibilities over other employees.The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.QUALIFICATIONS:Required: High school diploma or GED; 3 to 5 years’ experience working in the capacity of maintenance repairs and must have a valid Driver’s License. Must have a general knowledge of methods of repairs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry for residential and office settings. Must be able to perform all requisite job duties and work under the direction of the Director of Engineering and Maintenance Services. Must have excellent customer service. Prior experience working for people with disabilities is a plus.