Maintenance Technician I - Affordable Housing/Sanctuary

Volunteers-of-Americ

Fort Collins (CO)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 29,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time/Sick Time/Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician I to maintain and repair our facilities, equipment and grounds to keep them safe and in good repair. You will work under the supervisor and may supervise volunteers as needed.

The role requires knowledge of appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and janitorial tasks, plus the ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and support REAC inspections as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and good driving record.
Effective communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on housing facilities and grounds across multiple trades.
Identify safety hazards and address them promptly.
Monitor make-ready schedules and service requests to ensure timely completion.
Conduct preventive maintenance on a regular basis.
Maintain proper work order documentation following VOA guidelines.
Provide after-hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage.

Skills

Maintenance aptitude

Communication skills

People skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Emergency maintenance

Extension ladder use

Travel required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

$19.29-21/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 HR@VOAColorado.org to begin the Interactive Process.

BENEFITS (eligibility is based on job type/status)