Maintenance Technician

SOAR365; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SOAR365 is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to care for buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles across the organization in Richmond, VA. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep facilities operating at their best, reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Facilities Management Director.

The role requires a high school diploma (preferred) and maintenance certification (preferred), along with ability to operate common tools and lift up to 150 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety practices and policies across facilities.
• Experience using common maintenance tools and equipment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and preventative maintenance across building systems and grounds.
• Conduct facility inspections and assist in vehicle preparation for inspections.
• Communicate with Maintenance Manager and Facilities Management Director.
• Maintain DMV records and adhere to safety and training timelines.

Skills

Safety practices

Equipment operation

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance certification (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys tackling a variety of maintenance projects and takes pride in keeping facilities operating at their best? SOAR365 is seeking a dependable and motivated Maintenance Technician to help maintain our buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, values quality workmanship, and appreciates the satisfaction of seeing the results of their efforts every day.

A little about us:

We are SOAR365! For more than 70 years, we've been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

We are also proud to be recognized as an Employer of Choice, offering competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to meaningful work.

A Day in the Life of:

No two days are the same in this role. You'll help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and well-maintained by completing repairs, preventative maintenance, facility inspections, and grounds-related tasks. Working closely with the Facilities Management Director, you'll play an important role in supporting the people and programs that make SOAR365's mission possible.

Benefits and pay range:

• A competitive salary
• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, flexible spending account, 403(b) +match, life insurance, wellness programs, and discounted college tuition, to name a few

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ideal candidate will perform general maintenance support and preventive maintenance in such areas as heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, basic carpentry, transportation needs, grounds work, building structural needs, roofing and other related areas as may be deemed appropriate.
• Work involves a variety of duties: daily unlocking of facility; completion of daily morning check of all facility needs; completion of all outside needs related to inclement weather preparation; daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly inspections, pre-determined by maintenance manager.
• Support as needed in the area of preparing vehicles for inspections or scheduled maintenance.
• This position requires flexible work scheduling which includes taking "calls'" during evenings, weekends, and holidays and must be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Expected to complete required training as may be required within timelines developed/approved by the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintains acceptable DMV record

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent (Preferred)
• Certification in a maintenance field (Preferred)
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s)
• Ability to use/operate equipment and tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, saws, trenchers, augers, and other tools commonly used to maintain facilities.
• Responsible for moving objects (i.e., stoves, refrigerators, coolers, furniture, etc.) weighing up to 150 lbs. using a hand truck or pulley.
• Required to work with cleaning fluids, agents, chemicals, and paints using normal, routine, and protective equipment to complete work.

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Drug-Free Workplace

Reasonable Accommodations

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SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.