Maintenance II

Volunteers of America Southwest in; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Southwest is seeking a Maintenance II to perform general maintenance across multiple sites. Responsibilities include janitorial duties, painting, repairs, and ensuring safe, clean facilities for program operations.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, ability to read policies, and effective communication with staff and vendors. A strong sense of responsibility and reliable judgment are essential for maintaining quality facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and follow facilities policies and procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively with vendors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, playgrounds, and parking lots in clean, functional condition.
• Paint, repair interiors/exteriors, and touch up surfaces as needed.
• Repair lights and classroom equipment; maintain cleaning and upkeep.
• Dust, sweep, mop, wash walls, and restore order in maintenance areas.
• Transport materials between sites and keep tool shed neat.

Skills

Effective communication

Sound and mature judgment

Policy and procedure compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heating and ventilation systems

Electricity

Carpentry

Metal work

Safety and inspection

Job description

Volunteers of America is a federaland stated funded comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child's cognitive, physical and social emotional growth and development. The program fosters Family Engagement in all areas of a child's development and provides comprehensive resources to low income families in the areas of health, nutrition and community resources.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of EHS, the Maintenance II will perform a variety of general maintenance work to maintain facilities at various locations. Responsibilities include janitorial duties such as emptying trash, dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, washing walls, cleaning restrooms, cleaning offices, vacuuming carpets, cleaning windows, cleaning playgrounds, painting, repairs, floor striping and buffing, landscaping and other maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties below are intended to provide an overview of the duties required of a Maintenance II employee.

• Adhere to Volunteers of America Policy and Procedures.
• Upkeep of all buildings, playgrounds and parking lots for the sites.
• Maintain equipment in proper working conditions.
• Paint, surface repair, and/ or touch up interior and exterior of building.
• Repair lights, vacuum cleaners and classroom equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of all buildings inside and out.
• Wash windows and screens on a periodic basis.
• Help unload and store groceries and supplies
• Build new equipment as needed such as shelving, cubbies, tables, bikes etc.
• Responsible for keeping maintenance room and tool shed in neat order at all times.
• Responsible for advising Associate Director of all safety hazards.
• Travels and/or transports materials to other sites as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to create and maintain quality facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer participates in e-Verify.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D and one to three (1 to 3) years of relevant experience.
• Meet State licensing approval, having no criminal record.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and staff.
• Must have the ability to comprehend and implement instructions.
• Must be of sound and mature judgment in order to quickly make sound judgments.
• Ability to read and follow the facilities policies and procedures regarding general responsibilities.
• Knowledge and experience with heating and ventilation systems, electricity, carpentry, metal, safety and inspection.