Maintenance Technician

Community Options, Inc.; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid holidays including Birthday

Generous PTO

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Pottsville, PA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain residential homes, facilities, and vehicles. You will repair issues, follow maintenance plans, and coordinate with local management to hire external contractors.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. The role requires the ability to work safely with tools, meet state guidelines, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work safely with hands and power tools.
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities.
• Compliance with state guidelines and agency training.

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule of basic maintenance tasks.
• Complete required maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Ensure repairs are safe and compliant with local laws and regulations.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and components.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting and electrical/plumbing work.
• Advise management when an outside contractor may be necessary.
• Review contractor estimates for accuracy and cost.
• Cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections.

Skills

Driver's license

Power tools

Safety-conscious

Multi-priority problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician in Pottsville, PA. The Maintenance Technician maintains residential homes, facilities, and vehicles. This person is responsible for repairing issues that arise, completing regular maintenance plans, and working with local management to contract external contractors.

Starting pay is $20.00/ per hour

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule of basic maintenance tasks
• Complete required maintenance tasks in a timely manner
• Ensure repairs are made timely in a way that is safe and in compliance with the local laws and regulations
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and structural components including appliances, fans, lights, flooring, carpets, paneling, doors, etc.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting, spackling, and basic electrical or plumbing work
• Advise management when an outside contractor may be necessary
• Review contractor estimates to ensure they accurately reflect the required repairs and reasonable job costs
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to work safely with hands and power tools
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays-Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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