Maintenance Worker - East LA

LA Conservation Corps; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the LA Conservation Corps as a Maintenance Worker in East LA, responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of community areas. This full-time role involves leading young individuals in job skills training while ensuring safety practices. Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma and have relevant experience, with opportunities to grow in a supportive non-profit organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months relevant experience.
• California Class C Driver's License required.
• Standard multi-media first aid certification to be acquired within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintains areas through daily maintenance tasks and debris collection.
• Trains and leads young people in job skill development.
• Ensures safety and quality in all assigned projects.

Skills

Motivation

Physical Upkeep

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Power Tools

Heavy Equipment

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Reporting to the Program Manager, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and physical upkeep of all areas inside and outside assigned work area.

Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (the Corps) is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping young adults develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for all of us in the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission

The primary mission of the LA Conservation Corps is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.

Essential Functions

• Completes daily maintenance tasks including collection of debris from trash receptacles, bulky item pick up, and proper material disposal.
• Works independently and takes lead in completing daily tasks in multiple work zones.
• Motivates young people to fulfill their education, development and work plans and goals.
• Provides corps members the skills necessary to improve their employability.
• Ensures safe work practices, a safe work environment and the proper maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Ensures a consistently high quality of work is performed on the various work projects.
• At project worksites, serves as liaison between project sponsoring agency staff and your supervisor.
• Trains and guides the team in project development tasks.
• Implements work projects in a manner that is timely, efficient and effective from start to finish.
• Ensures that the appropriate equipment is available for the work crews to perform the work projects.
• Maintains appropriate professional close ties with community-based organizations.
• Provides team support for community events and promote community involvement in team projects.
• Plans and carries out assigned crew scheduling.
• Prepares daily and monthly reports of project work assignments.
• Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are essential functions of the job.
• Working from home is not an option.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency (from an accredited institution).
• A minimum of six (6) months relevant experience.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience working in the non-profit or public sector.
• Previous experience working with power tools and heavy equipment
  
  

Other Requirements

• Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.
• Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility).
• Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) and drug test before commencing employment.
• California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.
• Standard multi-media first aid certification. If you do not currently possess a standard multi-media first aid certification, you will have 90 days from the effective date of acquiring this position to secure a multi-media certification.
• Reference checks will be conducted. Employment is also contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.
• Forklift Certification.
• Work schedule may vary including working weekends and graveyard shifts.
  
  

Salary And Benefits

• Hourly rate: $21.24 - $25.90 (reflects the entire hourly rate range). A starting hourly rate higher than $21.24 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (hourly rate range).
  
  

Internal application procedure

Internal applicants must review the Transfers/Promotions guidelines and complete a LA Conservation Corps Transfer/Promotion Career Opportunity Application within three (3) working days of the “Posting Date.” This information can be requested from the Human Resources Department. The internal application should be submitted to Human Resources by the Internal Closing Date or within three (3) working days of the “Posting Date.”

External application procedure

Email cover letter and resume. The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Based upon a review of your resume, application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion. The interview will cover education and experience requirements. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled.

AA/EEO Statement

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.

LA Conservation Corps

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lacorps.org

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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