Maintenance Specialist

Description

About Us: LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. As a results-driven organization, since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency. Our successful therapeutic service model combines clean, modern housing with intensive supportive services that promote dignity and motivate our clients to achieve autonomy. LifeMoves operates over 26 major sites from San Jose to Daly City.

Culture: LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Diverse in background, outlook, and life experience, our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. A culture of collaboration and innovation provides a thriving and successful environment for all. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff. Together, we are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and helping our clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
 

The Maintenance Lead is a leader on the maintenance team which provides service to 17 commercial, multi-family, and single-family buildings located in the Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Job duties require leadership and customer service skills, as well as construction experience and licenses/certifications to make intermediate and advanced level repairs at our various locations. The job also includes participation in warehousing and driving duties associated with in-kind donations; preparation for, and participation in, group volunteer projects; set up and move of furniture for client units, work spaces, or meeting rooms; general clean-up; and support of outsourced pest control, gardening or landscaping, and janitorial services.

Primary Duties

Safety is a primary focus at LifeMoves, and the Maintenance Lead has an important role in maintaining safe facilities, as well as providing clean, welcoming, and well-functioning facilities for the community we serve – staff, clients, volunteers, donors, and other supporters.  Agency vehicles, tools, and equipment are used in conducting LifeMoves business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Customer service, work order system maintenance, and liaison communications with internal customers and external suppliers and vendors:

• Monitor service levels and proactively address deficiencies in work. Create and follow up on corrective work, while communicating with internal customers throughout the process
• Maintain regular communication with management and program directors and staff members and partner with the operations and development teams as needed
• Assist with customer service training of the facilities team and maintain communications with internal customers needing facilities services
• Identify unreported maintenance needs, especially potentially unsafe facility issues, and escalate issues as needed

Perform repairs on buildings, which include but are not limited to:

• Drywall installation and repair, and painting of interior and exterior spaces
• Flooring maintenance, repair, and installation
• Replacing or repairing doors, windows, fences, roofs, etc.
• Installing or repairing fixtures, locks, drapes, blinds, etc.

• Electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, and circuits, and replace lightbulbs as needed
• Plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems, including replacement of fittings and clearing of stoppages

Warehouse Management:

• Maintain safe, clean, and organized warehouse spaces
• Safeguard agency assets, including materials, tools, and equipment used by the maintenance team
• Oversee warehouse inventory, and make any necessary purchases in order to keep standard items in stock

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

Qualifications

• 4 years of maintenance and/or construction experience
• Proven ability to work with all levels of the organization independently and as a contributing team member in providing quality customer service
• Clear oral and written communication skills to receive general direction and report status
• Computer skills for regular business functions and proficiency in business applications and software with an ability to learn other scheduling, database, and analytical tools
• Strong organizational skills for process and project management
• Attentiveness to details, and ability to maintain a clean work environment
• Valid California driver license and proof of personal auto insurance
• High school diploma or equivalent, some college a plus
• Commitment to the mission of LifeMoves

We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, etc.

To learn more about our non-profit organization, check out our website at www.lifemoves.org

LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Salary : $35 - $40