Maintenance Specialist - Alexandria, United States - Volunteers of America
Description
Position:
Maintenance SpecialistStatus: Full-TimeSalary: $18-$23 per hour
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for performing diversified duties to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, apartment complexes and offices and to assure safe and inviting properties and facilities for clients and staff.
Perform manual labor and coordinate with contractors as needed.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on properties and provide emergency/unscheduled repairs as neededRead and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and serviceFollow written and verbal instructions and maintain effective working relationships with managers/staff/tenants and communicate effectively verbally and in writingComply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasMove furniture and equipment as neededPerform necessary janitorial duties to ensure health and safety for residentsManage heating and plumbing systems to guarantee functionalityPerform general maintenance tasks including flooring, painting, and carpentryHelp develop and implement the budget for the maintenance departmentResponsible for placing orders for supplies in a timely mannerIdentify opportunities and recommends methods to improve work processes and financial performanceCommunicate to manager of any special needs and/or projects to be addressedMake ready (complete make ready including cleaning)Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the positionMust possess a valid state driver's license and have reliable transportationMust have own basic toolsMust have skills in the use of a variety of hand and power toolsMust have a clean criminal recordVolunteers of America South Central Louisiana offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status.
We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.