Property Maintenance and Repair Technician

Who We Are 

The Road Home was founded in 1923 and has been a leader in the endeavor to end homelessness for over 100 years. We provide low-barrier emergency shelters, supportive services, and housing-first-minded rental assistance that helps individuals and families step out of homelessness and back into the community. We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and their community. 

Who We Are 

The Road Home was founded in 1923 and has been a leader in the endeavor to end homelessness for over 100 years. We provide low-barrier emergency shelters, supportive services, and housing-first-minded rental assistance that helps individuals and families step out of homelessness and back into the community. We are seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and their community. 

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, so please still apply 

*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 

Positions

1

Location

Gail Miller Resource Center (GMRC)

Reports to

Facilities Supervisor

Position Status

Full-Time

Shift

Monday - Friday, 40 hours

Grade, Starting Rate

Grade 6, $18.90

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

EEO Class

Operatives

Requirements

Job Duties

1. Property Maintenance: Perform maintenance, repair and minor construction for Homeless Resource Center facilities. Work includes, but is not limited to: Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, landscaping, painting and general custodial duties such as trashing out rooms and cleaning. Assist team in developing an effective property-specific preventive maintenance program and perform preventive maintenance on property equipment, e.g., routine physical inspections, air filter cleaning and replacement, lubrication, system monitoring, component repair and replacement and general property maintenance and upkeep as required.
2.  Shop Management: Assist supervisor with management of property operations storage and workspaces, including inventory control and storage. Comply with public health, safety and fire regulations. Assist in maintaining properties in an orderly, neat and clean manner. Routinely ensure work area is clean after use. Abide by and implement property security measures. Move and place furniture, appliances and other items within the properties as required.
3.  Vehicle and Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Safely operate truck, passenger vans other Agency vehicles and equipment as required. Perform routine preventive maintenance and repair. Maintain vehicles, equipment and tools in good working condition. Identify vehicles, tools and equipment requiring repair and replacement. Fuel, clean and wash vehicles and equipment as required. Follow established tool accountability and inventory control measures and procedures.
4.  Transportation: Perform transportation, delivery, moving, pick up, loading/unloading and installation of household items, appliances and other items. Drive, as necessary, any Agency vehicle. 
5.  Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum two years of the following preferred:

• HVAC
• Carpentry and/or construction              
• Mechanical and plumbing
• Electrical
• Automotive and general light equipment repair preferred

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Record keeping
2. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
3. Flexible and tolerant of changing priorities
4. Ability to work independently within social service organization
5. Service-oriented
6. Strong work ethic
7. Able to maintain confidentiality
8. Ability to work with diverse populations
9. Must have a current valid driver’s license and be insurable on the agency policy
10. Ability to work from a Trauma-Informed Care framework.
11. Familiarity with the Housing First philosophy.
12. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations. Ability to contribute to the agency’s commitment to enhancing awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.
13. Must pass a pre-employment background check