Maintenance Associate

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California that operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

The person in this role assists by performing a wide variety of semi-skilled maintenance duties related to the agency’s residential, program, and office facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Duties include routine plumbing, electrical, painting, light construction, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and similar activities.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in buildings operated by Good Shepherd Center.
• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment for proper operation.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Assembles and maintains pipe systems and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, faucets, washers, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Assists safety coordinator in identifying unsafe building conditions and suggests effective remedies.
• Ensures that the building, parking lot and the general surrounding area are kept cleaned, maintained, and in good repair.
• Performs general cleaning duties as needed.
• Assists in preparing units for incoming and exiting residents.
• Assists with shelter housekeeping and maintenance; maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.
• One to three years related experience.
• Custodial cleaning methods and equipment.
• Cleaning materials and chemicals.
• Work hazards and safe work practices.
• Catholic Charities’ policies, procedures and organization.
• Be familiar with domestic violence dynamics, such as risk factors and impact of violence on families.
• Have an understanding of emergency protocols and procedures.

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
• Vacation days – 12 days per year
• Sick time – 10 days per year
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
• Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event
• Free Parking