Senior Maintenance Worker with $2000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Worker provides maintenance and repair services for multiple residential homes. The role includes routinely inspecting properties, furniture, and appliances for needed repairs; identifying maintenance needs; deciding whether repairs should be handled in-house or by an outside service provider; and determining appropriate courses of action for ongoing repairs. The worker provides or arranges lawn care and snow removal, purchases tools and supplies, and performs or arranges seasonal maintenance. Seasonal tasks include removing storm windows, clearing rain gutters, checking and replacing furnace, air-conditioner, and air-exchanger filters, cleaning air vents, and maintaining sump pumps, smoke detectors, and other household equipment. The position also involves maintaining and servicing program vehicles, arranging outside maintenance or repairs when appropriate, obtaining bids for capital improvements to program properties, and completing documentation such as maintenance checklists, mileage reimbursement, work orders, purchase and receipt records, purchase-card reviews, and other required forms. All work must be performed with appreciation that the properties are homes for people with disabilities. Pay is $25 per hour. A $2,000 hiring bonus is offered to eligible employees who work at least 40% FTE, remain current on all trainings, maintain employment in good standing, and work all scheduled shifts. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota describes its workplace as supportive, positive, and fun, and says it offers careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, and preventative maintenance; experience may be obtained in trade or draft areas.
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and a Motor Vehicle Check.
Successfully meet the requirements of a background check.
Computer skills that support LSS technology.

Responsibilities

Routinely inspect multiple residential properties, including furniture and appliances, to identify needed repairs.
Determine repair arrangements, including whether to perform repairs in-house or use an outside service provider, and assess ongoing repair needs.
Provide or arrange lawn care and snow removal.
Purchase tools, supplies, parts, and small equipment.
Perform or arrange seasonal maintenance, including removing storm windows, clearing rain gutters, checking and replacing specified filters, cleaning air vents, and maintaining sump pumps, smoke detectors, and other household equipment.
Maintain and service program vehicles and arrange outside vehicle maintenance or repairs when appropriate.
Obtain bids for capital improvements to program properties.
Complete required documentation, including maintenance checklists, mileage reimbursement, work orders, purchase and receipt records, purchase-card reviews, and other forms.
Complete all work with appreciation that the properties are homes for people with disabilities.