Maintenance Technician I - Affordable Housing/Westminster Commons

Building Maintenance Technician I

Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serveour programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We support Denver's homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado's most vulnerable citizens.

The Building Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all VOA facilities under the direction of the supervisor or lead maintenance technician; ensures buildings, equipment and grounds are safe, and in good repair at all times; may be required to supervise volunteers; monitors the facilities to ensure they meet all safety and health requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on affordable housing facilities equipment and grounds, which require a working knowledge of the following fields: appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping and janitorial.
• Identify and address safety related issues that present a possible hazard to the clients, employees, facilities or the public.
• Assists in monitoring apartment make ready schedule ensuring a timely rent ready unit.
• Assists in monitoring service requests ensuring 24-hour completion.
• Conducts daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and bi-annual preventive maintenance.
• Ensures facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly manner that complies with agency standards.
• Attends meetings and staff development activities as assigned, utilizing a teamwork orientation.
• Accountable for maintaining proper work order procedures and related documentation according to Volunteers of America guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining exceptional building and grounds curb appeal.
• Carries out after hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of all hand and power tools and their uses.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License, insurance verification and good driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain good relations with residents and employees.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic maintenance aptitude.
• Communication and people skills.
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• There will be some work- related travel.
• Must be capable of using an extension ladder to make repairs as needed.
• Must be able to perform emergency maintenance.

Position Type and Expected Hours

• Full-time position expected to work Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
• Required to provide after hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled or needed.
• Expected to work additional hours in preparation for any upcoming REAC inspection at any or all facilities.

Pay Range

$19.29-21/hr

Hourly/Nonexempt

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to begin the Interactive Process.

Benefits (eligibility is based on job type/status)

• Vacation Time/Separate Sick Time/Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays/Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
• Life Insurance/Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• LifeLock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will remain open until filled. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.