Maintenance Technician I -Riverfront Lofts 10983

Coloradocoalition; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HMO/PPO)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan matching 5%

Paid time off

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Maintenance Technician I to perform a range of semi-skilled duties across residential communities. Responsibilities include diagnostic work, electrical and plumbing tasks, and general upkeep to ensure safe, functional living spaces.

You will be expected to complete work orders, coordinate with team members and residents, and uphold OSHA and confidentiality standards while supporting the community’s housing goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior customer service experience with homeless or low-income populations preferred.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in apartments/multi-family settings preferred.
• Certifications in property maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, install, test, monitor, repair equipment, components, facilities.
• Coordinate work assignments with teammates, residents or departments; communicate status.
• Complete resident work orders and preventative maintenance tasks; maintain logs.
• Operate tools and equipment safely, maintain storage areas, and ensure organized workspaces.
• Respond to emergencies; adhere to safety and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mission

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless works collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at‑risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well‑being, and stability of those it serves.

Philosophy of Service

• Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering hope that a better life is possible.
• Building strong, caring and trauma‑informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.
• Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.
• Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.
• Using resources judiciously and effectively.

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician I will perform a variety of semi‑skilled maintenance duties—including inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair—within all CCH residential communities. Duties encompass work orders, general maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, appliance installation/repair, custodial functions, complete unit turnovers, and other related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, install, test, monitor, repair and service equipment, components, building facilities and any other items.
• Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete a diversity of daily assigned work tasks.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of resident work orders, active and preventative maintenance tasks, and maintain a detailed record/log of all actions.
• Coordinate work assignments with other teammates, residents or departments, as needed.
• Communicate with team, property manager, tenants and other parties about status of work in progress and/or completion.
• Operate necessary manual and electric tools and equipment, chemicals and supplies.
• Maintain the facilities storage area/shop area in a neat and organized fashion.
• Ensure consistent application of OSHA safety standards (hazardous materials, PPE, confined space entry, fire & emergency planning, lockout/tagout, etc.).
• Perform unit turnovers and/or evictions, including pre‑walk of units prior to resident moving out, communicating scope of work and timeline to property manager, and executing turn actions, including possible furniture/item removal and basic custodial functions.
• Assist in keeping the common areas of the community presentable, including trash removal and custodial duties.
• Operate and inspect CCH vehicles for transit to facilities for the respective duties and assignments.
• Adhere strictly to confidentiality policies according to resident rights regulations and courtesy.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager on special maintenance projects.
• Observe all sections of the CCH property maintenance plan.
• Respond to any and all emergency situations as necessary.
• Report unusual and/or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property and/or residents to the property manager.
• Maintain a work environment that is marked by respect for others, reflects the values of cultural competency, builds workforce diversity, and fosters cooperation and teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Prior customer service experience working with homeless or low‑income populations preferred.
• Previous hands‑on maintenance experience highly preferred, especially in an apartment or multi‑family setting.
• Certifications in professional skilled areas of property maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required (may be waived based on overall candidate experience and current needs).
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full‑time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% for eligible dependents. Same‑and opposite‑sex domestic partner coverage.
• Dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care and parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem‑solving resource available to employees and their household members.
• Dollar‑for‑dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3‑year vesting.
• Extensive paid time‑off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave and three weeks of vacation for new full‑time employees in their first year.
• Effective date for benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

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.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment‑related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.