Maintenance Assistant

COPE Community Services, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

COPE Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Assistant responsible for general upkeep of facilities and vehicle maintenance under supervision. The role requires at least 1 year of related experience and a valid AZ driver’s license with a clean driving record.

The position emphasizes safety, cost-efficient repairs, and coordination of upkeep for facilities and agency vehicles, with background checks and pre-employment drug screen as standard requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in general building and vehicle maintenance.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic utility systems (coolers, A/C, heaters) and electrical/plumbing.
• Ability to interact with populations with mental illness and substance abuse.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Respond to COPE facilities maintenance requests in a timely, cost-efficient manner.
• Perform basic utility and systems repairs or coordinate them.
• Purchase quality repair supplies in a cost-effective way.
• Assist in coordinating vehicle upkeep.
• Assist in transporting vehicles to repair shops when necessary.
• Assist in moving agency programs, staff and client items to and from agency property.
• Perform indoor and outdoor cleanup around buildings.
• Turnover apartments.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

General maintenance

Budgeting supplies

Electrical & plumbing basics

Interact with affected populations

Independent work

AZ driver’s license

Job description

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the general maintenance of COPE facilities, and vehicle maintenance and upkeep as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in general building and vehicle maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate ability to function in the general maintenance field.
• Knowledge and experience in purchasing supplies with limited budget.
• General knowledge of basic utility (coolers, A/C, heaters) and systems (electrical, plumbing)
• Some knowledge of the problems associated with mental illness and substance abuse and the ability to interact with these populations.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to the general maintenance requests of COPE facilities in a timely, cost-efficient manner.
• Responsible for basic utility and systems repair and/or coordination.
• When requested, responsible for purchasing quality repair supplies in the most cost-effective manner.
• Assist in the coordination of vehicle upkeep.
• Assist in transporting vehicles to repair shops when necessary.
• Assist in moving agency programs, staff and client personal items to and from agency property as directed.
• Perform indoor and outdoor cleanup around the buildings.
• Turnover apartments.

Additional Requirements

Must be 21 years of age (insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a “clean” or “acceptable” driving record. An unacceptable driving record includes (but is not limited to) the following:

• more than two [2] moving violations in the last three [3] years or;
• more than one [1] at-fault accident within the last three [3] years or;
• any major violation (i.e. DUI, Careless/Reckless Driving, Drag Racing, Hit and Run) within the last three [3] years.

Other driving related violations may be considered unacceptable. At time of job offer, submission of 36 month (three year) driving record from DMV will be required. These standards must be maintained throughout employment and up-to-date driving records are reviewed regularly for current employees.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Pursuant to the AZ Drug Testing of Employees Act ARS 23-493, COPE Community Services, Inc. has determined this is a safety sensitive position. Because this is a safety sensitive position and in accordance with its Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy, COPE reserves the right to exclude or remove a person from this position if COPE believes in good faith that the employee's current use of any drug, legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if the drug could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties. Employees are obligated to inform COPE of any current drug use that could impair or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties.

COPE Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

Thank you for considering COPE as an employer!