Maintenance Technician III

Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience, and well-being as a Maintenance Technician III!

Shift Details: Full-time - 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm - rotating 24/7 on-call coverage, some overtime may be required

Compensation: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Location: North Park Plaza - 8201 45th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428

About the job:

Responsible for maintaining all buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment, and program properties to ensure a safe, functional, and supportive physical environment.

Essentials:

• Perform general maintenance including heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.
• Find, maintain, and manage external vendors for onsite services, including obtaining quotes, coordinating schedules, overseeing work quality, and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Develop, write, and update specifications and scopes of work for maintenance related contracts and service agreements.
• Assist with evaluating vendor proposals, participating in contract selection, and monitoring contract performance to ensure service expectations are met.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate effectively with program staff and other departments regarding maintenance needs and work progress.
• Participate in meetings scheduled by supervisor to address maintenance issues or concerns.
• Maintain responsibility for inventory control of maintenance supplies and equipment usage.

Leadership & Training

• Act as lead maintenance staff for assigned site.
• Provide orientation, instruction, and on the job training for new and existing maintenance workers.
• Assign and schedule daily work duties for maintenance staff.

Professional Development & Compliance

• Continue education in technical areas and maintain knowledge of building codes.
• Remain knowledgeable about relevant codes including OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE, NFPA, NEC, and applicable local regulations.
• Maintain program participant privacy in accordance with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Job Highlights:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• HSA & FSA Plan
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, & Sick Days)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of experience in general maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry in Multi-Family Housing.
• State of Minnesota Special Boilers License (Class C or higher).
• Refrigeration certification and/or Maintenance Electrician license, preferred.
• Property Management Software - Real Page, Yardi, or similar
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.

About Us:

Volunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope.

Take pride in helping others and join us today!

At VOA, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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