Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist

LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for full-time Maintenance Specialist to join our Facilities team! The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for LifeWorks facilities and equipment management including building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, garbage/recycling management, painting, water and sewage management, and exterior grounds maintenance. Additionally, the position supports client services through donation acquisition as well as furniture procurement, installation, and maintenance for offices, residential facilities and client apartments.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position offers a rate of $22/hr. paid bi-weekly. Benefits are also included, which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or coordinates maintenance and repair duties to facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Moves furniture, equipment and other loads to and from LifeWorks locations and donation pick-up sites.
• Purchases supplies and equipment necessary for completion of assigned projects.
• Ensures that LifeWorks fleet of vehicles meets inspection, safety, and maintenance requirements.
• Completes renovation and construction projects on LifeWorks sites, which may involve light plumbing, electrical or basic household or commercial repair.
• Climbs ladders to perform ceiling, gutter, and roof work and repairs.
• Maintain facility and property grounds through tasks such as landscaping, tree trimming, window cleaning, and general facility maintenance, often requiring work on a ladder.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED;
• Requires a minimum of 3 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and skills in basic household and commercial maintenance and repair.
• Experience and skills in light plumbing, electrical, and vehicle maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use search engines to research solutions for maintenance needs.

With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education, and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the support to pursue a life they love.

We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth, ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home, the chance to heal, and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving, shared accountability, and evidence-based solutions, we are relentless in achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve.

A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate, lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.

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