Maintenance Tech II: Affordable Housing; Summit

Volunteers of America Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician II maintains and repairs VOA affordable housing facilities, equipment, and grounds under the direction of a supervisor or lead maintenance technician. The role helps ensure buildings and grounds are safe, clean, orderly, and in good repair, and that facilities meet applicable safety and health requirements. The technician may supervise volunteers and serves as a mentor to Maintenance Technician I staff. The position is full-time, hourly, and nonexempt, with a regular Monday-through-Friday schedule. It also includes scheduled or as-needed after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage, and may require additional hours in preparation for REAC inspections. Some work-related travel is required. The employee must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of previous maintenance technician experience.
Working knowledge of hand and power tools and their uses.
Valid Colorado driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a good driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good relations with residents and employees.
Basic reading, writing, and math aptitude.
Communication and people skills.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use an extension ladder to make repairs as needed.
Ability to perform emergency maintenance.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, squatting, lifting 30 to 50 pounds, balancing, standing, sitting, walking, and hand and foot motions.
Ability to perform visual, hearing, speaking, hand-use, thinking, calculating, and memory tasks described in the posting.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.
Some work-related travel is required.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of direct building maintenance experience or a trade school certificate.
CFC certifications desired.
CAMT certification desired.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on affordable housing facilities, equipment, and grounds, including work involving appliances, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping, and janitorial tasks.
Identify and address safety issues that could pose hazards to clients, employees, facilities, or the public.
Assist in monitoring apartment make-ready schedules to ensure units are ready to rent on time.
Assist in monitoring service requests to ensure completion within 24 hours.
Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and biannual preventive maintenance.
Maintain facilities in a safe, clean, and orderly manner in compliance with agency standards.
Attend assigned meetings and staff development activities and contribute to a teamwork-oriented workplace.
Follow VOA work order procedures and maintain related documentation.
Maintain exceptional building and grounds curb appeal.
Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled or needed.
Mentor Maintenance Technician I staff.
Inventory building supplies.
Maintain predictable and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work additional hours in preparation for upcoming REAC inspections at any or all facilities.