Maintenance Technician

Community Options, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Incentive programs

403b plan

Career growth

University partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Technician in Pittsburgh, PA. The role maintains residential homes, facilities, and vehicles, repairing issues, executing maintenance plans, and coordinating with local management on external contractors.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work safely with tools. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three years of maintenance experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to safely use hands and power tools.
• Experience solving problems with multiple priorities.
• Employment contingent upon background checks and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule of basic maintenance tasks.
• Complete required maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Ensure repairs are made safely and in compliance with local laws.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and structural components.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting, spackling, and basic electrical/plumbing work.
• Advise management when outside contractors are necessary.
• Review contractor estimates for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections or inquiries.

Skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Basic electrical work

Basic plumbing work

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring an experienced Full-Time Maintenance Technician in Pittsburgh, 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 includingappliances, fans, lights, flooring, carpets, paneling, doors, etc.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including painting, spackling, and basic electrical or plumbingwork
• 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