Quarry Oaks / Rolling Oaks - Maintenance Technician

Overview

WHO WE ARE: We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 500 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America (VOA-NCNN) is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.

OUR MISSION: To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada.

PROGRAM AND LOCATION: VOA is recruiting to fill a full time Maintenance Technician position. This individual's time will be split between the Quarry Oaks and Rolling Oaks Apartments as well as other sites as needed. These Communities provide affordable housing development sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, providing a safe and secure lifestyle for seniors. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:The Maintenance Worker is responsible for assuring quality, building maintenance, repair, and custodialupkeep in a safe, non-judgmental manner to all residents. Duties are performed professionally andcompassionately supporting the safety and the integrity of all residents as it relates to the housing siteobjectives. Work is also performed in a cost effective and service oriented manner as it relates toestablished organizational standards.

OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES:A. Responsible for preventive maintenance of building heating/air conditioning units,maintenance of interior/exterior common areas, renovating apartments for new residents,repairing apartment deficiencies as they occur, and general inspection of buildingperimeter and facility grounds, and parking areas.1. Maintain and make repairs, as needed, of the interior and exterior of the building tomeet all county codes and to insure all equipment is in safe working order.2. Maintain all plumbing and electrical services, i.e., electrical fixtures, lighting, toilets,sinks, drains, equipment, tools, etc. to be in good working order for apartments andcommon areas, i.e. restrooms, laundry facilities, recreation rooms, kitchens, etc.3. Conduct required inspections of heating/cooling systems and smoke detectors.4. Provide emergency repairs to assure safety and security of residents and facility.5. Select, purchase and pick-up repair materials as needed.6. Responsible for inventory control and utilization of maintenance equipment andsupplies.7. Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service request,apartment make-ready and periodic inspections.8. Maintain adequate lighting for interior and exterior of property.9. Make recommendations to community Administrator on necessary maintenancerepairs, preventive maintenance and property improvements.10. Schedule maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’srecommendations.11. Maintain MSDS manual.

B. Responsible for maintaining facility in a clean, sanitary and presentable manner at alltimes.1. Vacuum and dust interior and exterior common areas and light fixtures daily.2. Vacuum carpets, sweep and clean floors of vacant units following the make readyform.3. Clean public restrooms and laundry rooms daily and check supplies.4. Wash windows and glass in common areas to include lobby, office and communityrooms on a periodic basis.5. Sweep wash and wax floors in interior and exterior common areas weekly.6. Remove trash and debris in interior common areas and offices daily.

7. Participate in the inspection of common areas of hazardous or unsafe condition,physical damage, or any other form of deterioration and report those conditions tomanagement.8. Monitor and requisition cleaning supplies as needed.9. Assist with other projects as assigned by the Community Administrator.

C. Responsible for all areas of daily communication with administration and to stay incompliance with company