Program Associate - Maintenance

Housing Unlimited, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule with Comp Time

Job summary

A non-profit affordable housing organization is seeking a Program Associate—Maintenance to perform general maintenance tasks such as plumbing and drywall repair, prepare bedrooms for new tenants, and engage with tenants in a friendly manner. The candidate must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle for business use. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have the skill level to perform general maintenance tasks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must engage tenants in an empathic and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks like plumbing and drywall repair.
• Prepare vacant bedrooms for new tenants.
• Update job status in maintenance software in real time.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Empathy

Safe driving

Tools

Maintenance software

Vehicle

Job description

The primary focus of the Program Associate—Maintenance staff person is to maintain all Housing Unlimited, Inc. properties in excellent condition.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks, including but not limited to light plumbing, drywall repair, painting, etc.
• Perform light landscaping and groundskeeping work as needed.
• Prepare vacant bedroom rooms for new tenants, i.e., clean and set up beds and other furnishings.
• Accompany vendors to preventive maintenance and other scheduled vendor appointments, i.e., appliance repair and installs/deliveries.
• Work with maintenance staff and tenant interns to service properties.
• Accompany furniture deployment team as needed.
• Participate in volunteer landscape and other projects as needed.
• Assist in hauling and transporting goods and supplies as needed.
• Report to Director of Property Development regarding issues resolved, in progress and those needing attention.
• Update status of all jobs into maintenance software in real time.
• Assist with inputting assets into maintenance software as needed.
• Perform other repairs and tasks as assigned.

Supervision and Direction

The Program Associate—Maintenance works closely with the senior Program Associates—Maintenance. The Program Associate—Maintenance reports to, and receives monthly performance evaluations from, the Director of Property Development.

Qualifications and Requirements

PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Program Associate -- Maintenance must have the skill level to perform the above tasks.

Program Associate must be very detail-oriented and organized.

Program Associate must have a valid driver’s license and a history of safe driving.

Program Associate must have a private vehicle that is available daily for use in conducting Housing Unlimited business; and be able to carry tools and equipment in the vehicle as needed.

The Program Associate must carry liability insurance on any vehicle used for Housing Unlimited business at the following coverage level: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident.

Program Associate must be able to engage HUI tenants in an empathic, respectful, and friendly manner.

Program Associate must be a person of honesty and integrity.

Program Associate must be neat and professional in the carrying out of his/her work.

Program Associate assists with pager coverage on an as needed basis for emergency maintenance needs on nights and weekends 8am‑10pm.

About the Company

WORK WITH US TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Working at Housing Unlimited is a very rewarding experience. Our staff members are called upon to play a leading role in empowering the lives of adults in mental health recovery.

The world of affordable housing is undergoing constant change. Housing Unlimited is a leader in foreseeing, adapting to, and implementing necessary changes to serve our tenants better.

Our employee benefits package for full‑time staff includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid sick, vacation and holiday leave, a flexible schedule with Comp Time and more!

All candidates must register and apply online!