Maintenance Technician I - Affordable Housing/Sanctuary

Volunteers of America Colorado•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician I maintains and repairs Volunteers of America Colorado affordable housing facilities, equipment, and grounds under the direction of a supervisor or lead maintenance technician. The role helps ensure buildings and equipment remain safe and in good repair, monitors facilities for compliance with safety and health requirements, and may supervise volunteers. This full-time, hourly, nonexempt position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It also requires scheduled or as-needed after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage, as well as additional hours in preparation for upcoming REAC inspections. The position pays $19.29–$21 per hour and involves some work-related travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools and their uses.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and a good driving record.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain good relations with residents and employees.
Basic maintenance aptitude.
Communication and people skills.
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 essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of oneself or others.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on affordable housing facility 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 with monitoring apartment make-ready schedules to ensure units are rent-ready on time.
Assist with monitoring service requests to support their completion within 24 hours.
Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual preventive maintenance.
Maintain facilities in a safe, clean, and orderly condition in compliance with agency standards.
Attend assigned meetings and staff development activities, using a teamwork orientation.
Maintain work-order procedures and related documentation in accordance with Volunteers of America guidelines.
Maintain the appearance and curb appeal of buildings and grounds.
Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled or needed.
Work additional hours in preparation for upcoming REAC inspections at any or all facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May supervise volunteers.