Maintenance Assistant II

voala; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

VOALA is seeking a Maintenance Assistant II to handle minor repairs and routine building and grounds upkeep at the Los Angeles complex. The role requires independent work, flexible hours, and ability to lead maintenance teams on tasks that may involve multiple staff.

Responsibilities include inspecting buildings, performing carpentry, plumbing, painting and refurbishing work, stocking tools, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must pass fingerprint clearance and background checks including employment and education verifications.
• Ability to work on-site with flexible hours and lead maintenance teams.
• Prior experience in facilities maintenance or construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior of buildings, parking lots and grounds.
• Perform minor repairs: carpentry, plumbing, painting, refurbishing and cleaning.
• Assist in major repairs as directed by supervisor or lead tech.
• Inspect premises to preempt maintenance issues and ensure safety compliance.
• Lead teams on assigned repairs and manage tools and stock.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Team leadership

Tool management

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Construction trade training

Tools

Driver's license

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

About Us

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE

PAY RATE: $22.56 - $23.75 Per Hour
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant II has responsibility for minor repairs and regular building and grounds maintenance for the assigned complex. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, to work independently, and to lead teams on maintenance and repair tasks requiring 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, address 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 ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to 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

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able 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 as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

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)

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.