Maintenance Technician I - Affordable Housing/Sunset Park

Volunteers of America Colorado•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all VOA facilities under the direction of the supervisor or lead maintenance technician. This role ensures buildings, equipment, and grounds are safe and in good repair at all times. The technician may be required to supervise volunteers and monitors facilities to ensure they meet all safety and health requirements. Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions, creating specialized programs to meet critical community needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent.
Basic knowledge of all hand and power tools and their uses.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License, insurance verification and 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 lbs.
Must be capable of using an extension ladder to make repairs as needed.
Must be able to perform emergency maintenance.

Nice To Haves

May be required to supervise volunteers.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on affordable housing facilities equipment and grounds, which require a working knowledge of the following fields: appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping and janitorial.
Identify and address safety related issues that present a possible hazard to the clients, employees, facilities or the public.
Assists in monitoring apartment make ready schedule ensuring a timely rent ready unit.
Assists in monitoring service requests ensuring 24-hour completion.
Conducts daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and bi-annual preventive maintenance.
Ensures facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly manner that complies with agency standards.
Attends meetings and staff development activities as assigned, utilizing a teamwork orientation.
Accountable for maintaining proper work order procedures and related documentation according to Volunteers of America guidelines.
Responsible for maintaining exceptional building and grounds curb appeal.
Carries out after hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.