Maintenance Assistant II

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 31,078 - 32,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A community service organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Maintenance Assistant II to perform minor repairs and maintain the buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, leading teams for maintenance tasks, and maintaining tools and supplies. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, a valid California driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check. This position offers a pay rate of $22.56 to $23.75 hourly along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance or construction.
• Current California driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the interior and exterior of assigned buildings and grounds.
• Perform minor repairs including carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Conduct regular inspections of assigned buildings and grounds.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Purpose

Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant II is responsible for minor repairs and regular building and grounds maintenance for the assigned complex. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, independently, and to lead teams on maintenance and repair tasks involving multiple staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, parking lots and grounds in good condition.
• Performs minor building repairs: carpentry, plumbing, painting, refurbishing and cleaning.
• Assists in major repairs as directed by Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Maintenance Tech.
• Proactively inspects building to prevent maintenance issues, addressing small problems before they grow.
• Follows daily maintenance checklist provided by supervisor; assures tools and supplies are stocked and appropriately secured in maintenance store rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of store rooms.
• Checks buildings for any safety concerns; understands and carries out VOALA, federal and other governmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Services for this position must be provided on-site; incumbents must report to work on-site each day of active employment.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, parking lots and grounds in good condition.
• Performs minor repairs as assigned; may be called to lead a team on assigned repairs/maintenance.
• Assists in major repair projects as assigned.
• Keeps tools and stock in good order.
• Conducts regular inspections of assigned buildings and grounds.
• Drives company vehicle as required for pick up and delivery of supplies.
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change.

Mandated Reporter

All employees are considered Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Ability to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients.

Education:

• Current California driver's license and clean driving record.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance or construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some training in a Construction Trade specialty (plumbing, electrical, masonry, carpentry, HVAC, etc.).
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Benefits

Pay Rate: $22.56 - $23.75 Per Hour

Benefits: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.