Maintenance Personnel/Driver

Volunteers of America Southeast, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Volunteers of America Southeast, Inc. in Mobile, AL, seeks a Maintenance Personnel/Driver for full-time work. You will perform maintenance tasks to prepare apartments, drive veterans to appointments, and support grounds upkeep at Eagle’s Landing.

Requirements include being 18+, basic repair knowledge, ability to lift 75 lbs, and a valid driver’s license. The role offers a full benefits package and opportunities to serve veterans in the community.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age or older with basic residential maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform manual tasks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance to facilities, including gutting vacant apartments and set up.
• Assist with lifting, moving furniture, and supplies as needed.
• Drive veterans to medical appointments, work, school, shopping, banking, and leisure activities.

Skills

Maintenance

Driving

Physical ability

Job description

Some people can’t imagine doing what we do. We can’t imagine not doing it.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities, you have come to the right place. At VOA Southeast, we believe in the power of dedicated individuals who share our mission of providing exceptional care and support to those in need. As a leading organization in the field of behavioral health services, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career journey, we invite you to explore the possibilities and join our team of compassionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference. Together, we can create a brighter future for those we serve.

Volunteers of America Southeast is a growing organization serving Alabama,Mississippi, and Georgia. We are always seeking talented, highly motivated candidates to join our staff.

• We offer benefit packages, including retirement, to ouremployees.

Volunteers of America Southeast, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmerative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

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Position:Maintenance Personnel/Driver Location: Mobile, AL Job Id:9917 # of Openings:1 Program: Veterans Program Position: Maintenance Personnel/Driver Reports to: Program Director FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Pay Rate: Starting at $19.23/hr. Function: This position is full-time providing transportation services to the veterans and maintenance services at Eagle’s Landing that consists of setting up apartments, ground maintenance, and maintenance in communal areas.

Qualifications: This position requires a person to be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older with some ability in residential maintenance, a basic knowledge of household repairs when needed, the ability to do general repairs, maintenance, janitorial duties, and other related tasks. Maintenance workers must be able to lift to 75 lbs. and possess a valid driver’s license. Maintenance work must comply with the vehicle insurance criteria.

Principle Activities

• Perform general maintenance to facilities gutting vacant apartments, minor repairs, and apartment set up.
• Provide assistance with lifting and moving furniture, boxes, and/or supplies.
• Drive veterans in company vehicles to medical appointments, work, school, shopping, banking, and leisure activities.
• Maintain company vehicles.
• Conduct safety/fire drills as directed by Program Director.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections on vehicles.
• Report any accidents, injuries or other problems with vehicles or program participants.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Site Supervisor.

Effect on End Result

• Well-maintenance on grounds and facilities
• Provide transportation to the veterans with the goal of increasing their self-determination and independence.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common applicable documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from veterans, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write detailed notes and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively carry out department plans and oral instructions.

Americans with Disabilities Specifications:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to seventy-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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