Maintenance Worker (Handyperson)

Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha is hiring a Maintenance Worker (Handyperson) in Philadelphia. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing building infrastructure including plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry work. Competitive pay of $18-20 per hour, along with a robust benefits package and full-time hours.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision and Dental Plans

403B Retirement Plan

20 Days of Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Ability to lift more than 50 lbs required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major repair of all buildings.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures including sinks and toilets.

Skills

Basic carpentry

Plumbing

Minor electrical wiring

Property maintenance

Job description

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Job Description

Description:

Salary: $18-20 per hour depending on experience and skills plus overtime pay

Status: Full Time (40 hours per week) / Non-Exempt (pays overtime)

Reports to: Director of Facilities Maintenance

About Apm

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing human services to the community including early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and services to community schools.

Summary

As a Maintenance Worker, you will inspect, maintain, repair, and replace building furniture and electrical systems. You might work with access control systems, building heating and a/c system. You will need to be mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands and be a good troubleshooter to perform this job well. This is a position where overtime is often available if is necessary.

Must have skills and experience in: basic carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical wiring, circuit panel, AC/heater, property maintenance, and a wide range of repairs for keeping our buildings in good condition.

Some of the responsibilities are:

• Perform minor and major repair of all buildings
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmithing and painting work to maintain municipal buildings.
• Move and relocate office furniture; make adjustments to desks, chairs and files.
• Oversee parking lot light program; install and repair lamps, ballasts and covers.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmithing and painting work to maintain facility buildings.
• Performs routine electrical work; installs and replaces light fixtures, ballasts and fluorescent lighting; checks breakers, plugs, switches, fixtures and wires for appropriate operations; provides assistance in pulling wires for electrical repairs as needed.
• Installs, repairs and maintains a variety of plumbing fixtures including, sinks, toilets, faucets, and related equipment.
• Performs drywall installation and repairs damaged drywall; measures and cuts drywall according to established specifications; finishes joints with proper compounds and tape; sands surfaces in preparation for texturing and painting.
• Participates in the installation and repair of roofs using nail guns and other appropriate hand and power tools; troubleshoots leaks and repairs minor roofing damage using industry accepted materials and procedures.
• Operates a variety of hand, power and shop tools used in the course of building construction, woodworking, and building maintenance such as power drills, saws, drill presses, joiners and planers.
• Masks, sandblasts, brushes and chemically prepares surfaces for painting; operates spray equipment and uses manual tools to paint interior and exterior surfaces, equipment and facilities; prepares and applies bonding materials such as epoxy.
• Inspects assigned facilities for compliance with safety standards; performs repairs as necessary to ensure compliance.
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Independence Administrators or $100/moth reimbursement with proof of current insurance
• Vision and Dental Plans through SunLife
• Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
• 403B Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, and Public Transportation expenses
• Employee Assistance Program including free counseling, trainings, webinars, and other resources
• Could be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as APM is a non-profit
• Voluntary Plans include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Short-term and Long-term Disabilities
• Employee Referral Program
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays
  
  

Requirements:

• Must have experience in and knowledge of Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, Circuit Panel, Repairing, and AC/Heater
• Ability to lift more than 50 lbs
• Ability to work nights and weekends when needed
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• Must be able to respond to emergency on call 24/7
  
  

APM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If hired, you will be required to submit clearances (FBI fingerprints, Child Abuse History Clearance, and Criminal History Clearance) along with other documentation.

Company Description

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970 by providing early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, community school services, and violence intervention services to the North Philadelphia communities.

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) has been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970 by providing early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, community school services, and violence intervention services to the North Philadelphia communities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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