Maintenance Associate

Sevita; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $24.00

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

REM Community Services, part of Sevita, is looking for a Maintenance Associate to cover Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Williamsburg, Marshalltown and Tama areas. The role offers $24.00/hour and on-demand pay with a referral bonus.

You will maintain facilities and equipment to ensure a safe, attractive living environment for individuals served, handling HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs while following safety protocols and keeping records up to date.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Current driver's license, vehicle for on-the-job use with valid registration and auto insurance.
• High School diploma or equivalent and one year related experience.
• Working knowledge and ability to handle all maintenance and electrical equipment.
• Travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ongoing preventative maintenance program.
• Repairs and maintains kitchen, housekeeping, and other mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning units, electrical and plumbing fixtures, and laundry equipment.
• Inspects and repairs all damages to hallways, walls, ceilings, floors, roofs, and rooms.
• Paints and refinishes building surfaces.
• Orders and maintains necessary maintenance supplies.
• Provides necessary maintenance of all tools and equipment.
• Maintains fire alarm system, including smoke and heat detectors, fire pulls and fire extinguishers. Maintains sprinkler systems and assists with quarterly inspections. Assists in disaster plans as appropriate.
• Maintains appliance motors, room exhaust fans/hood suppression systems, pumps and miscellaneous equipment on a monthly basis or as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Monitors and assists in basic maintenance of facility vehicles.
• Maintains operational records, data and monitors and enforces observance of safety regulations.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical equipment

HVAC

Plumbing

Safety regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Maintenance Associate

This position requires someone who has had a Drivers License for at least 1 year (post permit) and a clean driving record that meets Sevita's insurability policy. This role will cover the Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Williamsburg, Marshalltown and Tama area.

$24.00/hour | On-Demand Pay | Referral Bonus Program

Maintains the physical facility, grounds and all equipment in good working repair to ensure a safe, attractive and enjoyable living environment for the individuals receiving services.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains ongoing preventative maintenance program.
• Repairs and maintains kitchen, housekeeping, and other mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning units, electrical and plumbing fixtures, and laundry equipment.
• Inspects and repairs all damages to hallways, walls, ceilings, floors, roofs, and rooms.
• Paints and refinishes building surfaces.
• Orders and maintains necessary maintenance supplies.
• Provides necessary maintenance of all tools and equipment.
• Maintains fire alarm system, including smoke and heat detectors, fire pulls and fire extinguishers. Maintains sprinkler systems and assists with quarterly inspections. Assists in disaster plans as appropriate.
• Maintains appliance motors, room exhaust fans/hood suppression systems, pumps and miscellaneous equipment on a monthly basis or as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Monitors and assists in basic maintenance of facility vehicles.
• Maintains operational records, data and monitors and enforces observance of safety regulations.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Current driver's license, vehicle for on-the-job use with valid registration and auto insurance.
• High School diploma or equivalent and one year related experience.
• Working knowledge and ability to handle all maintenance and electrical equipment.
• Travel as needed

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Why Join Us?

• Hourly rate of $24.00
• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.