Maintenance Worker

Kids for the Future; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YWCA Membership and Program Discounts

Basic Life Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision

Job summary

YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is seeking a Facilities Maintenance role to oversee RRH apartments and related systems in El Paso, TX. You will handle maintenance, repairs, and project coordination to keep facilities in good working order and compliant with safety standards.

The job requires a high school diploma (technical certification preferred) and at least 1 year of maintenance experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical school certification or related degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in facilities maintenance and building operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain RRH Apartments and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Prioritize requests, schedule projects, and maintain history for major repairs.
• Perform minor repairs in electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry.
• Coordinate and monitor construction or renovation projects.
• Order equipment and materials and manage inventory.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA and local codes.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Join Team YWCA and join a team that makes a difference!

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• Location 1600 Brown St., Bldg B,El Paso, TX, 79902,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is the largest and most comprehensive YWCA in the United States. We are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Become part of our amazing team—exciting opportunities are waiting for you! Join us in making a difference while growing your career with purpose and passion.

Employment Benefits Include:

• Free membership to any of our YWCA locations
• Indoor heated pools open year-round for water aerobics
• Two locations offering lap swimming (East and Central)
• Access to weight rooms and cardio equipment at all locations
• Fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, Aquacise, and Zumba

Join a team committed to strengthening our community while supporting your personal and professional growth.

Katharine White Harvey Branch - 313 Bartlett Dr. El Paso, TX. 79912

Shirley Leavell Branch - 10712 Sam Snead Dr. El Paso, TX. 79935

Joyce Jaynes Branch - 1600 Brown St. El Paso, TX. 79902

JOB SUMMARY:

Under occasional executive direction is responsible for facilities, grounds, and maintenance of the YWCA Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Apartments. Assists in schedules and construction of facility improvements.

Regular attendance at Employer's place of business and/or during particular hours, as assigned, is an essential function of this position. Employee must comply with and follow YWCA’s attendance policy at all times, unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and granted, as required by law.

Performs maintenance of projects to maintain RRH Apartments and equipment in working condition to minimize down time and RRH participant complaints.

Monitors to assure that facilities and grounds of the RRH Apartments are maintained in above average condition.

Prioritizes requests, schedules projects, and maintains database history for major repairs to the RRH Apartments equipment and systems.

Complete maintenance work orders for the RRH Apartments on a timely basis by following YWCA standard operating procedures.

Performs repair or general maintenance work the RRH Apartments including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, sheet rock repair, painting tasks, etc.

Coordinates and monitors all construction or renovation projects and installation of the RRH Apartments equipment purchases.

Responsible for ordering equipment, maintenance supplies and materials pertinent to the RRH Apartments. Responsible for maintaining a backup supply inventory in the garage of adjacent building, pertinent to the RRH Apartments.

Maintains all plans, specifications and warranty files for all facilities and major equipment by working hand-in-hand with Operations Supervisor of the RRH Apartments.

Works directly with the Safety Coordinator to bring RRH Apartments in compliance with OSHA, ADA, City/County Health Department, fire codes and all regulations connected with facilities including transportation.

Uses Maintenance Administrator’s recommendations of vendor selection in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures, analyzes quality, cost, service, specifications and other factors.

Moving and assisting in transportation of furniture and equipment for the RRH Apartments.

Exercising discretion to identify projects that need higher skilled crafts individual’s services.

Performing minor repairs, troubleshooting, and adjustment of locks on cabinets, locks, closets, etc. items connected to the RRH Apartments.

Perform duties of the company’s preventative maintenance program.

Provides detailed reports of findings and appropriate scope of work to both Maintenance Administrator and Operations Supervisor of the RRH Apartments.

Report major repair needs to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Administrator

Communicates with all levels of staff and public as appropriate to the job.

Be entrusted with the use of a company major credit card to make RRH Apartment related purchases, cleared with the Maintenance Administrator.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Technical School Certification or degreed in a related field preferred.

Minimum 1 years’ experience in facilities maintenance and building operations required.

Must have basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or other general repair skills

Knowledge of refrigerated air systems, helpful

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required with good listening ability.

Must be able to work effectively with sales representatives and suppliers.

Must be highly organized, and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a busy environment.

Must have analytical ability and be detailed oriented.

Must possess creative energy, be a self-starter, require minimal direction, and be able to work individually and as a member of a team.

Hands-on PC skills required, including experience working MS Word and Excel software. Prior knowledge of maintenance tracking software a plus.

Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred.

Must provide personal vehicle with required liability insurance and a valid driver’s license.

ANTICIPATED BENEFITS:

• YWCA Membership and Program Discounts
• Basic Life Insurance, Retirement
• Medical, Dental and Vision