Maintenance Worker - Hope House Fix It Program (Part Time)

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Catholic Charities as a part-time Maintenance Worker for the Hope House Fix It Program in Dover, NJ. Your role will involve home repairs, safety assessments, and community presentations, all aimed at enhancing living conditions for clients. Ideal candidates should possess repair skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Valid N.J. Driver's license required.
• Experience with lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Skills in minor household repairs including plumbing and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Completing home safety assessments in client homes.
• Performing minor household repairs related to safety and housing improvements.
• Monitoring supply inventory for Fix-It services.

Skills

Knowledge of minor household repairs

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

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Maintenance Worker - Hope House Fix It Program (Part Time)

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Catholic Family and Community Services team!

For over 75 years, Catholic Family and Community Services, has provided at little or no cost, a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.

Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris and Sussex, we provide professionally based social services, including Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.

Maintenance Worker - Hope House Fix It Program (Part Time)

Location: Dover, NJ

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for completing home repair tasks in the field related to the Fix-It program at Hope House. They also act as the Maintenance Worker on site at Hope House.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completing home safety assessments in client homes.
• Completion of minor household repairs to client homes related to safety, weatherization, installation of handrails or small ramps, housing improvements which may deter crime, roofs, siding, doors and windows, foundation, floors, interior plumbing, electrical and touch up painting done to prevent deterioration and in conjunction with repairs all in accordance with the description of the Fix-It program.
• Completion of minor or labor intensive unskilled household tasks and seasonal upkeep activities (i.e. moving furniture and air conditioners, changing light bulbs, garage, basement and attic cleanout) and minor appliance repairs.
• Participation in community presentation regarding the Fix It Program.
• Completing work order forms for Fix It.
• Completing check requests for expenses incurred related to the provision of Fix It services.
• Tracking and monitoring of Fix It supply inventory.
• Gathering of requested financial documents from field based clients.
• Installing Hope Connection units and monitoring of supplies for this initiative.
• Completion of site maintenance tasks at Hope House.
• Completion of monthly Site Safety Survey for Hope House.
• Participation in supervision, team meetings and staff meetings.
• Participation in meeting and tasks related to the ongoing quality improvement of the program.
• Collaboration and team work with other staff.
• Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the effective and efficient operation of Catholic Charities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School/GED
• Must have a valid N.J. Driver's license
• Must have knowledge of minor household repairs including plumbing, electric and carpentry.
• Requires lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) – we will discontinue the use of any recruitment resources which engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.