Maintenance Assistant II

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Job description

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Assistant II

LOCATION: Louisville, KY

STATUS: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM: Hud Housing - South Oaks

REPORTS TO: Community Administrator

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)
All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

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 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.

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