Maintenance Technician

ShelterCare; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays a year

Generous paid time off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Pet friendly environment

Paid volunteer hours

Wellness stipend

PSLF - Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

ShelterCare is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for its Eugene facilities, including apartments and houses. You will perform indoor/outdoor painting, drywall, dry-rot repair, framing, window installation, and floor repair, plus basic plumbing and mechanical tasks.

The role is non-exempt and paid hourly, with a starting wage of $20.33–$22.00 per hour, on-call rotation after training, and benefits including paid holidays, PTO, insurance, and wellness stipend.

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn quickly and work on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, etc.
• Be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
• Knowledge of fencing, concrete work, furniture refinishing and preventative maintenance.
• Must be available for weekly rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to drive agency vehicles.
• Ability to pass a DHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and upkeep of ShelterCare facilities including apartments and houses.
• Indoor and outdoor painting; drywall; dry-rot repair; frame doors; install windows; floor repair underlayment, tile, carpet and vinyl.
• Minor plumbing tasks such as clearing drains and toilets; replace hot water tanks, faucets, shower valves, etc.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems (exhaust fans, dryer ducts, furnaces, filters, etc.).
• Change outlets, switches, GFI outlets, fixtures; rebuild heaters and thermostats; replace bulbs and ballasts.

Job description

CHECK OUT SHELTERCARE!

We are looking for a full-time team-oriented Maintenance Technician to add to ShelterCare's facilities team to perform a wide range of maintenance duties at assigned ShelterCare properties.

What we offer:

• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Pet friendly environment
• Paid volunteer hours
• Wellness stipend
• PSLF - Public Service Loan Forgiveness

ShelterCare facilities department of Eugene, OR is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician. This role will be involved in the repair and upkeep of all ShelterCare facilities including apartments and houses. You will be doing indoor and outdoor painting; drywall; perform dry-rot repair; frame doors; install windows; and perform floor repair underlayment, tile, carpet and vinyl. You will also do some minor plumbing; such as clearing drains and toilets; replacing hot water tanks, faucets, shower valves, etc. You'll perform many mechanical repair tasks, such as replacing, repairing and cleaning exhaust fans, dryer ducts and vents, and servicing existing furnaces, filters, etc. You will change outlets; Switches; GFI's; fixtures; you'll rebuild heaters, thermostats, change bulbs & ballast, etc. See attached position description for full job duties.

The Maintenance Technician is a non-exempt; hourly position and earns a starting wage of $20.33 - $22.00 per hour depending on a number of factors.

Being team oriented and maintaining consistent attendance is vital to the ongoing work of ShelterCare's maintenance team. Once trained you will be on the emergency on-call schedule*.

*For the seven consecutive days an employee is on-call, the assigned worker will receive "on-call pay" in the amount of $75 for the five weekdays and $125 for the weekend on-call for a total of $200 for a seven-day shift.

It's very important to note that you'll be interacting with ShelterCare clients on a daily basis. Most of ShelterCare's clients have either a history of homelessness and/or serious mental illness.

ABOUT SHELTERCARE

ShelterCare is a social services agency that is directed by a board of community volunteers. We have multiple programs in the Eugene/Springfield area. We offer a range of housing solutions combined with wraparound services for families and community members who are experiencing homelessness, on the verge of becoming homeless and have a serious mental illness. Because of the variety of services we offer, we are able to help many people in our community.

In addition to making a difference for the vulnerable populations we serve, we offer a fun, positive company culture and opportunities for professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Aptitude for learning quickly;
• Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, etc;
• Be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time;
• Knowledge of fencing, concrete work, furniture refinishing and preventative maintenance;
• Must be available for weekly rotating on-call schedule;
• Ability to drive agency vehicles;
• Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check

Preferred

• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness

To ensure legal and ethical compliance and protect client confidentiality, ShelterCare screens all applicants to avoid dual relationships between staff and former behavioral health clients. Please note that former behavioral health clients are not eligible for employment but may be considered for limited volunteer opportunities in select departments.

We encourage members of marginalized communities to apply for this role.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

**ShelterCare is a participant in the E-Verify Program**