Maintenance Technician I - Affordable Housing/Cedar view

Voacolorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician I responsible for the upkeep and repair of facilities. This full-time role involves various maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, ensuring all safety standards are met. The position offers competitive pay at $26/hr along with comprehensive benefits, and is perfect for those with a high school education and a knack for tools.

Benefits

Vacation Time/Separate Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

Health, Dental, Vision Insurances

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and good driving record required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on affordable housing facilities equipment and grounds.
• Conduct daily and preventive maintenance checks.
• Identify and address safety-related issues.

Skills

Basic maintenance aptitude

Communication and people skills

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Description

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

JOB SUMMARY

The Building Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all VOA facilities under the direction of the supervisor or lead maintenance technician; ensures buildings, equipment and grounds are safe, and in good repair at all times; may be required to supervise volunteers; monitors the facilities to ensure they meet all safety and health requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance and repairs on affordable housing facilities equipment and grounds, which require a working knowledge of the following fields: appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping and janitorial.
• Identify and address safety related issues that present a possible hazard to the clients, employees, facilities or the public.
• Assists in monitoring apartment make ready schedule ensuring a timely rent ready unit.
• Assists in monitoring service requests ensuring 24-hour completion.
• Conducts daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and bi-annual preventive maintenance.
• Ensures facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly manner that complies with agency standards.
• Attends meetings and staff development activities as assigned, utilizing a teamwork orientation.
• Accountable for maintaining proper work order procedures and related documentation according to Volunteers of America guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining exceptional building and grounds curb appeal.
• Carries out after hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of all hand and power tools and their uses.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License, insurance verification and good driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain good relations with residents and employees.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Basic maintenance aptitude.
• Communication and people skills.
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• There will be some work- related travel.
• Must be capable of using an extension ladder to make repairs as needed.
• Must be able to perform emergency maintenance.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS

• Full-time position expected to work Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
• Required to provide after hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled or needed.
• Expected to work additional hours in preparation for any upcoming REAC inspection at any or all facilities.

PAY RANGE

$26.00/hr

Hourly/Nonexempt

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [e-mail] to begin the Interactive Process.

BENEFITS (eligibility is based on job type/status)

Vacation Time/Separate Sick Time/Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays/Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance/Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply