Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Assistant) - Richmond

We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team at SOAR365. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person that truly takes pride in their work. If you feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

A little about us:

We are SOAR365! For more than 70 years, we've been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

A Day in the Life of:

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the inside and outside of our facilities and grounds of the property meet the Company's standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety and overall functionality by performing maintenance related tasks. Your people skills will come in handy and help you maintain fantastic professional relationships with team members.

You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as a business and who keep our reputation alive. You will be a part of something great here at SOAR365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it. Apply today!

Benefits and pay range:

• A competitive salary
• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, flexible spending account, 403(b) +match, life insurance, wellness programs, and discounted college tuition, to name a few

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ideal candidate will perform general maintenance support and preventive maintenance in such areas as heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, basic carpentry, transportation needs, grounds work, building structural needs, roofing and other related areas as may be deemed appropriate.
• Work involves a variety of duties: daily unlocking of facility; completion of daily morning check of all facility needs; completion of all outside needs related to inclement weather preparation; daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly inspections, pre-determined by maintenance manager.
• Support as needed in the area of preparing vehicles for inspections or scheduled maintenance.
• This position requires flexible work scheduling which includes taking "calls' during evenings, weekends, and holidays and must be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Expected to complete required training as may be required within timelines developed/approved by the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintains acceptable DMV record

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent (Preferred)
• Certification in a maintenance field (Preferred)
• This position requires flexible work scheduling which includes taking "calls' during evenings, weekends, and holidays and must be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s)
• Ability to use/operate equipment and tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, saws, trenchers, augers, and other tools commonly used to maintain facilities.
• Responsible for moving objects (i.e., stoves, refrigerators, coolers, furniture, etc.) weighing up to 150 lbs. using a hand truck or pulley.
• Required to work with cleaning fluids, agents, chemicals, and paints using normal, routine, and protective equipment to complete work.
• Location: Richmond, VA

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Reasonable Accommodations

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SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.