Maintenance Technician

ShelterCare•Eugene, OR

13d•$20 - $22

About The Position

ShelterCare facilities department of Eugene, OR is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician. This role will be involved in the repair and upkeep of all ShelterCare facilities including apartments and houses. You will be doing indoor and outdoor painting; drywall; perform dry-rot repair; frame doors; install windows; and perform floor repair underlayment, tile, carpet and vinyl. You will also do some minor plumbing; such as clearing drains and toilets; replacing hot water tanks, faucets, shower valves, etc. You'll perform many mechanical repair tasks, such as replacing, repairing and cleaning exhaust fans, dryer ducts and vents, and servicing existing furnaces, filters, etc. You will change outlets; Switches; GFI's; fixtures; you'll rebuild heaters, thermostats, change bulbs & ballast, etc. See attached position description for full job duties. The Maintenance Technician is a non-exempt; hourly poistion and earns a starting wage of $20.33 - $22.00 per hour depending on a number of factors. Being team oriented and maintaining consistent attendance is vital to the ongoing work of ShelterCare's maintenance team. Once trained you will be on the emergency on-call schedule. For the seven consecutive days an employee is on-call, the assigned worker will receive "on-call pay" in the amount of $75 for the five weekdays and $125 for the weekend on-call for a total of $200 for a seven-day shift. It's very important to note that you'll be interacting with ShelterCare clients on a daily basis. Most of ShelterCare's clients have either a history of homelessness and/or serious mental illness. ABOUT SHELTERCARE ShelterCare is a social services agency that is directed by a board of community volunteers . We have multiple programs in the Eugene/Springfield area. We offer a range of housing solutions combined with wraparound services for families and community members who are experiencing homelessness, on the verge of becoming homeless and have a serious mental illness. Because of the variety of services we offer, we are able to help many people in our community. In addition to making a difference for the vulnerable populations we serve, we offer a fun, positive company culture and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

Aptitude for learning quickly
Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, etc
Be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time
Knowledge of fencing, concrete work, furniture refinishing and preventative maintenance
Must be available for weekly rotating on-call schedule
Ability to drive agency vehicles
Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check