Maintenance Associate F/T

Goodwill of Southern New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contributions

Tuition and gym reimbursement

Emergency assistance funds

Comprehensive benefit package

Generous paid time off

And more depending on position!

Job summary

Goodwill of Southern New England is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs, maintenance and light construction across all facilities to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Maintenance, the role includes painting, basic carpentry, and assisting with event setup and special projects. A valid driver's license is required and benefits are provided with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before small groups of employees.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and carpentry, or ability to assist with projects under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Paint Agency locations and facilities.
• Perform repairs and maintenance at all facilities owned, operated or leased by the agency, as required.
• Assist with repair of structure, utility systems and equipment in all facilities.
• Complete work order requests for maintenance, repair or renovation in a timely manner as directed.
• Perform light carpentry and construction for the Goodwill stores and other satellite locations.
• Assist with setup, breakdown and maintenance of fundraising events.
• May be assigned special projects on an as needed basis.
• Other duties, as directed or assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written reports

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry skills

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $22.77 - $30.51

Pay Will Commensurate With Qualifications & Experience

This is a Full-Time position with great benefits, which may include:

• Retirement plan contributions
• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Generous paid time off
• And more depending on position!

Summary

Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Maintenance, responsible for repairs, maintenance and light construction at all facilities owned/leased or operated by the Agency to ensure maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Painting of Agency owned locations and facilities.
• Perform repairs and maintenance at all facilities owned, operated or leased by the agency, as required, including maintenance of outside walkways at the main facility during inclement weather.
• Assist with repair of structure, utility systems and equipment in all facilities, as required.
• Complete work order requests for maintenance, repair or renovation in a timely manner as directed.
• Perform light carpentry and construction for the Goodwill stores and other satellite locations.
• Assist with setup, breakdown and maintenance of fundraising events.
• May be assigned special projects on an as needed basis.
• Other duties, as directed or assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2 years related experience and/or training.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and carpentry, or ability to assist with projects under general supervision.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

Valid drivers license in good standing and personal vehicle required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer