Maintenance Worker

We're searching for a Maintenance Worker to join our team!

Homes for Good Housing Agency is a high performing public housing authority located in Eugene Oregon, servicing all of Lane County (4,600 sq. miles). The Agency’s primary work is to help low-income Lane County residents access and maintain affordable housing.

Our Supportive Housing Division provides housing and supportive services directly to the people who need it most and our cross-functional team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service while supporting our residents in achieving stability and success. The Supportive Housing Division consists of the Property Management, Maintenance, Resident Services, and Permanent Supportive Housing departments. Our combined programs help over 900 households increase stability, access to opportunity, and success in housing. The Resident Services and Permanent Supportive Housing departments works closely with residents to ensure that their basic needs are being met, provides community resources and referrals, eviction prevention, and supports and coordinates on-site programming such food programs.

As a key role in the Supportive Housing Division, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing routine maintenance work in Homes for Good properties under the supervision of the assigned Property Manager. Maintenance positions involve significant direct contact with residents of Agency owned communities. This position will work onsite with our Permanent Supportive Housing department and mainly serve our Bridges on Broadway property, although they may be asked to perform duties at The Commons on MLK or The Keystone as well.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply.

Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Experience: The successful candidate will have at least two years of increasingly responsible and varied maintenance experience.

Training: The successful candidate will likely have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional specialized training in maintenance and home repair preferred but not required.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

The Maintenance Worker often drives Agency vehicles during the course of their duties. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license, and be insurable at standard rates is required for this position.

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this position is $20.07 to $26.89 per hour ($41,745.60 to $55,931.20 per year), with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.

BILINGUAL DIFFERENTIAL

This position is eligible for a bilingual differential of 5.7% upon passing a written and oral proficiency exam. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish are preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Application may be obtained and submitted online via BAMBOO. Your application will be screened for the job requirements and the best qualified individuals will be tested and/or invited to an interview.