Maintenance Tech I
Volunteers of America - National Services

Maintenance Technician I

Come join our awesome team as a Maintenance Technician I at New Northside Village in St. Louis, Missouri.

New Northside Village is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Maintenance Technician I Job Highlights:

• Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
• Pay Rate: $17-19 p/h based on years of experience

About the job:

The Maintenance Tech II assumes responsibility for the overall maintenance of the property. Responsible for preventive maintenance, painting and repairs inside and outside the property to provide a safe, attractive and orderly environment for the benefit, use enjoyment protection of residents, staff and visitors.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
  
• Knowledge of state building, plumbing and electrical codes and ordinances.
  
• Knowledge of basic machinery and tools.
  
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English.
  
• Ability to read, and write in English.
  
• Ability to work within federal and state regulations, Volunteers of America facility policies and procedures.
  
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for task suck as timekeeping and documentation.
  
• 6 months of full-time experience in building maintenance

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of basic machinery and tools
• Construction experience and/or maintenance of equipment and utility experience
• Graduate of trade or vocational school, with courses in blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC equipment, refrigeration and electricity preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience in building maintenance to include construction or maintenance of equipment and utilities preferred.

Essentials:

• Make recommendations to Community Administrator on necessary maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, and property improvements.
• Repair and paint the building exterior as needed.
• Maintain adequate lighting for the interior and exterior of the property
• Schedule and expedite work order request
• Maintain a clean and orderly storage room
• Must be capable of using and climbing an extension ladder to access the roof, windows, and siding to make repairs as needed

• Safety: Know, follow and enforce facility safety rules.

• Complete required training
• Available to work on-call to ensure that twenty-four (24) hour maintenance is provided to the properties.

Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Up to 18% Additional base Pay in lieu of waiving benefits
• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• Ministry Program

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