Property Maint. Worker I

Volunteers of America Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Texas is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform a variety of repair and upkeep tasks across grounds, apartments, and facilities. The role includes minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting to prepare units for rent, while maintaining logs and ensuring safe, clean work sites.

Responsibilities also cover scheduling daily workloads, driving to sites, and handling move-outs and preventive maintenance tasks as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills in minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting are required.
• Ability to perform maintenance with safety and log work completed.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of grounds, apartments, offices and equipment.
• Assists in getting units ready for rent with minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting.
• Keeps work log and completes work orders for site requirements.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work sites.
• Drives to sites and organizes daily workload; performs move-out and preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Air conditioning

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Maintenance tasks

Record keeping

Tool use

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description Job Summary

Performs a variety of work in the general maintenance and repair of grounds, apartments, office facility and equipment for one community. Performs a variety of work activities in the maintenance of the grounds at apartment location. In addition, minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting as needed to assist in getting units ready for rent. Keeps work log and work orders for specific site requirements. Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs repair and service work on air conditioners including complete removal and possible installation.


• Performs minor repairs to the electrical systems both inside and outside of units (e.g., breakers, outlets, switches, disposals, interior and exterior lighting systems, etc.).


• Performs an extensive range of repairs on the plumbing systems.


• Performs repairs related to the structure to include: carpentry- door repairs and replacements; exterior deck repairs; hardwood flooring; tile work, etc.


• Performs work on roofing, gutters, shingles and downspouts.


• Performs interior and exterior painting to include preparations of drywall and siding and staining and finishing of exterior and interior wood surfaces.


• Repairs and replaces windows, screens and doors as needed.


• Performs the approved maintenance procedures for each property.


• Completes all forms, work orders and related paper work in a timely and professional manner.


• Works independently by driving unassisted to and from job assignment sites in a safe, professional and timely manner.


• Daily/weekly tasks include maintaining logbook of daily accomplishments completion of forms for work done on \"move outs\", work orders and preventive maintenance/routine maintenance.


• Organizes and maintains maintenance shop with tools and materials for daily tasks.


• Prepares housing units for new incoming occupants.


• Re-keys and replaces locks, doorknobs, and dead bolts.


• Schedules daily workload.


• Incumbent must practice safe working habits including but not limited to using lift belts to prevent back injuries, protective eye covers and gloves where appropriate to prevent personal injury.


• Assists supervisor with budget control activities, e.g., conserving resources, reducing utilities cost, avoiding waste, reducing overtime, etc.


• Promotes an organizational culture that fosters passion for the mission, cooperation, open and frequent communication, teamwork, and is in alignment with the organizational vision.


• Attends all required meetings and trainings.


• Requires regular attendance and punctuality during the scheduled shift to perform the above essential functions.


• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct organizational supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other

• Time commitment: 40+ hours per week


• Overtime may be required


• Mandatory overtime may be required.


• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends (flexible work scheduling to meet needs of organization/clients)


• Criminal and educational background check


• Must use personal (non-agency) vehicle for transportation


• If driving frequently for VOA-TX business: MVR background check (good driving record) Valid Texas driver's license Proof of Insurance

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must successfully complete any required training and acquire any required certifications within prescribed timeframes. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires a reasonable combination of the following skills: minor electrical repair, heating and air conditioning maintenance and repair, minor plumbing repair and construction. Mechanical aptitude is required. Physical ability and skills to perform necessary repairs and maintenance are required.

Competencies

• Knowledge of basic computer functions.


• Skill in operating a variety of power equipment and hand tools.


• Strong communication skills necessary for interacting with residents.


• Mechanical aptitude for operating hand and power tools.


• Strong interpersonal skills necessary for working with fellow staff and other housing staff.


• Strong knowledge of health and safety issues with residential structures, vehicle operations, power tool operations.


• Requires a demonstrated ability in record keeping.


• Ability to work the after-hours emergency shifts.


• Ability to handle difficult situations in a courteous and professional manner.


• Ability and knowledge to work with strong industrial cleaners, pesticides, and disinfectants.


• Ability to assess daily workloads and materials necessary to complete the daily tasks.


• Ability to organize shop on a daily basis with tools and materials necessary to complete these tasks.


• Ability to work independently and as a team member.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.


• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.


• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions


• Demonstrates high degree of integrity and ethical standards.


• Upholds organizational values.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience working in the maintenance field OR a high school diploma or equivalent plus a certificate from a maintenance trade/vocational school OR equivalent years of relevant work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Texas Drivers' License and ability to be insured.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The incumbent must be able to physically inspect all areas of the property to which he/she is assigned, and the incumbent must be able to access all areas of the property unassisted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or or move 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.