Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Louisville, KY

Status: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Program: Operations- Unity House 2

Reports To: Facilities Manager

Introduction: Volunteers of America Mid-States is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.

Benefits: Volunteers of America Mid-States offers a rich and robust benefits package that supports a healthy work life balance, which includes the following: Health and Wellness Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) Health and Wellness Program Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account Short Term Disability MetLife Legal Plans Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance (company paid) 403b retirement plan with company fund matching Employee discounts Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under direct supervision provides general maintenance and janitorial activities for Volunteers of America buildings and properties.

What You Should Have For This Role

One year of experience in general building and/or plant maintenance preferred. Preferred experience in a specialty area (i.e. painting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.). High school diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred. Mechanical aptitude; ability to diagnose and problem-solve; ability to effectively communicate with staff, clients, visitors, and vendors; ability to use power tools; ability to follow directions required. Knowledge of cleaning, waxing, buffing, sweeping and similar janitorial activities. Must learn and apply agency and personnel policies and procedures, fire and safety codes and regulations; appropriate federal, state and local regulations; and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Performs various maintenance activities such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plaster and drywall repair, interior painting and prep work. (Staff does not perform maintenance functions requiring licensed personnel, such as electrical work unless properly licensed.)

2. Repairs and maintains agency equipment, appliances and maintenance/operations vehicles.

3. Conducts preventive maintenance on agency building, on agency equipment, appliances and maintenance/operations vehicles.

4. Performs janitorial services including sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing floors, dusting, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, restocking common areas and restrooms with paper towels, soap, and other supplies of a similar nature.

5. Completes required paperwork.

6. Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI Committee.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.