HiWay 40 & Sage Street Maintenance Technician

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada•Reno, NV

9h•$24 - $24

About The Position

VOA-NCNN, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a full-time Maintenance Technician for two of our housing sites, HiWay 40 and Sage Street Village. HiWay 40 is a Permanent Supportive Housing site that provides stable, long-term housing paired with wraparound supportive services for individuals transitioning directly out of homelessness. Sage Street Village is designed to serve working people earning minimum wage, or those with other income sources such as social security or disability, as a low-income housing option. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for building maintenance, repair, and custodial upkeep across two housing sites: HiWay 40 and Sage Street Village, split 50% between each site. The Maintenance Technician ensures quality service in a safe, non-judgmental manner to all program participants and tenants, performing all duties professionally, compassionately, and in support of the safety and integrity of each housing site. Work is performed in a cost-effective, service-oriented manner consistent with established organizational standards.

Requirements

This position requires demonstrated ability to perform plumbing, electrical, and basic carpentry skills.
It also requires the ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to tenants without ethnic or social prejudices.
It requires general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to seniors, lower economic-status individuals, minorities, and people with disabilities.
Must have organizational skills, have the flexibility to work irregular hours and have the willingness to function as a team member.
Requires at least one year of experience in building maintenance.
CPR/First Aid certification is required within 30 days of employment.
Valid Nevada driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required.
Must have general building maintenance skills, i.e., building layout, material, and equipment, as well as the following:
Understanding of HVAC, plumbing, general carpentry
Ability to identify / understand structural / mechanical / electrical systems
Knowledge of finishes, fixtures and furnishings
Routine / preventive maintenance skills, including:
Ability to follow documented instruction / guidelines
Understand inspections / scheduling
Ability to identify replacement/repair needs beyond normal maintenance
Be able to safely operate/ care for:
Hand tools
Power tools
Electrical test equipment
Gauges, meters and other measuring devices
Other diagnostic test equipment
Must have vocational literacy, to create and understand the following:
Daily work reports and inventory information
Requisitions
Must have general analytical and mathematical skills to:
Perform simple calculations using “shop math” for linear, spatial and volumetric measurements
Perform accurate calculations for estimated cost of simple projects or providing service including labor, materials and equipment
Lift and move up to 50 pounds
Physically able to safely maneuver weight distribution of maintenance supplies
Capable of climbing stairs regularly and extension ladders to access roof and windows to make necessary repairs
Willing to be called in for emergencies during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and sit frequently
Work in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

Responsible for preventive maintenance of building heating/air conditioning units, maintenance of interior/exterior common areas, renovating apartments for new tenants, repairing apartment deficiencies as they occur, and general inspection of building perimeter and facility grounds, and parking areas.
Responsible for maintaining facility in a clean, sanitary and presentable manner at all times.
Responsible for all areas of daily communication with administration to stay in compliance with company policies.
Responsible for the assistance of training and development of new staff.
Responsible for self-development