Maintenance Technician I - Affordable Housing/Westminster Commons

Volunteers of America Colorado

Westminster (CO)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 29,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Floating Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician I in Westminster, CO to maintain and repair VOA facilities under supervision. You will help keep buildings, equipment and grounds safe and in good condition, and may supervise volunteers as needed.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance across appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and janitorial tasks, addressing safety hazards, and ensuring compliance with agency standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of hand and power tools and their uses.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on housing facilities, appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping and janitorial tasks.
Identify and address safety hazards affecting clients, staff or the public.
Assist in monitoring apartment turnover and service requests to ensure timely completion.
Conduct preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
Maintain safe, clean and orderly facilities in compliance with agency standards.
Attend meetings and work well in a team-oriented environment.
Document work orders and maintain records per VOA guidelines.
Provide after-hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled.
Support ongoing building and grounds upkeep and curb appeal.

Skills

Maintenance aptitude

Communication skills

People skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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.

Description

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

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

BENEFITS (eligibility Is Based On Job Type/status)