Maintenance Technician

POSITION TITLE : Maintenance Technician

LOCATION : Louisville, KY

STATUS : Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM : Permanent Supportive Housing

REPORTS TO : Facilities Manager

INTRODUCTION :

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) 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.  When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.  Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA!  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS :

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include 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)

Work Culture

Commitment Committee

Justice Committee

Integrity Committee

Compassion Committee

DE&I Committee

Retention Committee

Training & Development

VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program

VOA University - Staff Development

VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Under direct supervision provides general maintenance and landscaping activities for Volunteers of America buildings and occupied properties in the Louisville area. In addition, provide janitorial services to prepare VOA resident rooms for new clients to move in and for common areas used by VOA at the Chancery to include, but not limited to community bathrooms, offices, kitchen and dining area, hallways, laundry room, meeting rooms, etc.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE :

One year 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 required. 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. Must learn and apply agency and personnel policies and procedures, fire and safety codes and regulations; appropriate federal, state and local regulations; COA standards, OSHA and ADA regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

l . 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 vehicles.

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

4. Performs janitorial and cleaning of VOA resident rooms to prepare them for new clients to move in and all common areas at the Chancery used by VOA.

5. Completes required paperwork and entries into the facilities management software system for the completion of work orders.

6. Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) and Risk Management duties as as assigned.

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.