Maintenance Technician

Rainbow Omega, Inc.; Eastaboga (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Omega, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities Compliance Department. You will maintain and repair campus buildings, grounds, and vehicles to create a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

You will promptly prepare vacant units, support safety initiatives, and coordinate with House Managers to resolve issues. Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years in building trades, with a current Alabama driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, with 3 years in building trades or repairs.
• Alabama Driver’s License required and must remain valid.
• Criminal history check, drug screen and TB screening required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain building interiors and exteriors, HVAC filters, carpentry, painting, electrical/plumbing, flooring, walls, doors.
• Prepare vacants for occupancy within three business days by cleaning, repairing and painting.
• Groundskeeping and curb appeal tasks including lawn care and snow/ice removal.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and tools; keep shop organized and inventoried.
• Collaborate with House Managers and Safety Committee to address safety findings.
• Coordinate with vendors and monitor contracted labor when used.
• Complete work orders accurately and report updates to leadership.

Skills

Independent Experts

Resourceful Problem Solvers

Respectful Team Players

Mission-Driven Professionals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rainbow Omega, Inc. is a faith-based, non-profit organization providing vocational and residential care programs to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our two specialized Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) house 10 and 15 residents respectively, fostering a community of safety, medical excellence, and deep compassion.

Why Join Our Team?

Are you a skilled handyman who wants to use your talents for a higher purpose? At Rainbow Omega, we take immense pride in providing a safe, beautiful, and fully functional environment for our residents. We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities Compliance Department. In this role, you will be the backbone of our campus—ensuring our buildings, grounds, and vehicles are safe and welcoming for the individuals we serve.

If you are a self-motivated problem solver who takes pride in a job well done, we want you on our team!

What You Will Do (Essential Duties)

• Building Repairs & Care: Maintain and repair the physical structures (interior and exterior) of all buildings, including HVAC filters, general carpentry, painting, basic electrical/plumbing, flooring, walls, and doors.
• Turnover Readiness: Promptly repair, clean, and paint vacant units to ensure they are beautiful and ready for occupancy, typically within three business days.
• Groundskeeping & Curb Appeal: Keep our campus immaculate by handling lawn care, edging, pruning shrubs, weeding, landscaping, cleaning drainage ditches, and managing winter ice removal.
• Equipment & Tool Upkeep: Properly operate, sharpen, repair, and maintain vehicles, machinery, and tools (mowers, trimmers, blowers, power tools). Keep the maintenance shop organized and inventoried.
• Collaborative Support: Partner closely with House Managers to address the unique needs of our group homes. Work alongside our Safety Committee to quickly resolve safety findings.
• Vendor & Project Coordination: Minimize the use of outside contractors by tackling jobs in-house, and help monitor contracted labor when external support is authorized.
• Reporting: Complete work orders accurately and keep leadership well-informed of maintenance updates, project timelines, and campus needs.

Who We Are Looking For (Core Competencies)

• Independent Experts: Competent in general trades with the ability to manage your own workflow and troubleshoot complex fixes with minimal supervision.
• Resourceful Problem Solvers: Able to resolve structural and mechanical issues skillfully, prioritizing tasks efficiently to keep campus operations running smoothly.
• Respectful Team Players: Highly collaborative individuals who offer a helping hand to coworkers and treat our residents and staff with absolute tact and consideration.
• Mission-Driven Professionals: Individuals who lead by example, work with high integrity, respect our organizational values, and act consistently with faith-based principles.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED required, paired with at least 3 years of experience in the building trades, groundskeeping, or general repair (1 year of college may substitute for 1 year of experience).

Licensing

Must possess and maintain a current Alabama Driver’s License.

Screenings

Must successfully pass a criminal history record check, clean drug screen, and TB screening.

Physical Demands & Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and use power/hand tools.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds independently, and assist with transferring individuals as needed.
• Works across indoor facilities and outdoor grounds in varying weather conditions with a moderate noise level.