Maintenance Assistant

Women Against Abuse, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Women Against Abuse, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to provide general maintenance services in our Residential Safe Havens. Responsibilities include plumbing, electrical work, janitorial tasks, and upkeep of facilities to ensure a safe environment for residents. The ideal candidate will have prior maintenance experience and a commitment to serving a diverse population. Full-time position with a starting pay rate of $18.65/hour.

Benefits

Health Insurance - Medical, Vision & Dental (No Deductibles)

Generous PTO - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal

Annual Increases

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay differential for agency observed holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in general and preventative maintenance.
• Prior janitorial and/or housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping for facilities.
• Carry out plumbing, electrical, and janitorial duties.
• Assist with heavy lifting and moving during turnovers.

Skills

Basic Plumbing

Basic Electrical

Janitorial Duties

Maintenance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Women Against Abuse (WAA), Philadelphia's leading domestic violence advocate and service provider and among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country serving 2 Safe Havens, 15 Transitional Housing apartments, Legal Services, Hotline Counseling, Aftercare Community-Based services, Prevention & Education, and Advocacy is looking for a Maintenance Assistant!

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Assistant role carries out general/preventive Maintenance and Housekeeping responsibilities within our Residential Safe Havens and Transitional Housing Program. They will perform heavy janitorial duties, provide upkeep of our facilities and grounds, assist in any large annual cleaning assignments, and at times, they may assist with picking up and delivering any received in-kind donations. All responsibilities are expected to be delivered satisfactorily, with a customer service focus and are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish a variety of Preventative maintenance, janitorial and work order requests/tasks to keep the facilities, common areas, grounds and un/occupied rooms or apartments in excellent operating condition. These include but are not limited to:

• Plumbing (Snaking kitchen and bathroom drains, minor toilet repairs i.e. unclogging toilets/sinks, changing/replacing flappers or handles, installing washers, etc.)
• Painting (spackling, drywall patchwork, light painting)
• Electrical (installing/changing switch plates, light fixtures, florescent light bulbs etc.)
• Upkeep of grounds (Heavy trash removal /shoveling sidewalks and pathways, etc.)
• Janitorial (dusting, spot cleaning, deep cleaning/sanitizing community areas, office spaces, bathrooms, laundry spaces, and Children's Team space)
• Floor Care (stripping, waxing, buffing, dry/wet mopping of floors, shampooing and vacuuming rugs/carpets)
• Prepare client's bedroom and/or apartment units during turnover, including deep cleaning before new residents move in and after residents leave.
• During turnover or repairs, tasks may include general repairs, moving heavy furniture and appliances (dresser, bed, stove, fridge etc.), window and screen repairs, blind installation, painting/patchwork, repairs, replace or update door locks, and related tasks.
  
  

Job Demands

Typical methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• Climbing and balancing
• Significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• General physical exertion
• Significant heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals
• This position is sometimes performed in outside weather conditions including heat, cold, snow and rain
  
  

Qualifications

In this role, you must have general knowledge of:

• Basic Plumbing
• Basic Electrical
• Basic Installation
• Basic Painting & Drywall
• Appliance Repair
  
  

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Previous experience in general and preventative light Maintenance
• Previous experience janitorial and/or housekeeping ( experience in a residential setting, strongly preferred )
• Knowledge of cleaning standards
• Valid Driver's License & passing of MVR ( Motor Vehicle Driving Record Search )
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member
• The ability to read, understand and communicate in English
• Demonstrated commitment to service of others is required
• Satisfactorily pass State & FBI criminal & Child Abuse clearances pre-hire; and regular renewals ( all expenses paid by WAA )
• Bilingual or conversational in addition to English preferred
  
  

Benefits

Health Insurance - Medical, Vision & Dental ( No Deductibles ), Generous PTO - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal, Annual Increases, Years of Service Recognition increases (every 2 years of continuous service), EAP Employee Assistance Program ( self and household members ), Pay differential for agency observed holidays and declared inclement weather.

Available Shift

Full-Time: Monday — Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Pay Rate: $18.65 an hour

Location: Logan/Olney area of Philadelphia, PA

The mission of WAA is to provide quality, compassionate and non-judgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence through advocacy and community education. WAA’s Core Values are Safety, Empowerment, Strength, Hope, Respect, and Integrity and we are committed to a work environment built on honesty, transparency, teamwork, accountability, and a high level of professionalism.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color, LGBTQ communities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

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