Maintenance Tech I
Volunteers of America - National Services

Maintenance Technician I

Come join our awesome team as a Maintenance Technician I at LifeHouse/Laurel Wood in Asheville, North Carolina!

LifeHouse is part of Volunteers of America National Services, which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Maintenance Technician I Job Highlights:

• Shift: 8 hours Monday-Friday.
• Pay: $21p/h (based on years of experience)
• Travel to other sites (3 miles away)
• 87 apartment units

About the job:

The Maintenance Tech I is responsible for the overall maintenance of the property. Responsible for preventive maintenance, painting, and repairs inside and outside the property to provide a safe, attractive and orderly environment for the benefit, and use enjoyment protection of residents, staff, and visitors. This is an entry-level position.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of full-time experience in building maintenance
• Proficient in English. Must have the ability to read and write in English
• Able to follow both verbal and written English instructions
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols
• Know how to turn the water valve and electricity off in case of emergency

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of basic machinery and tools
• Construction experience and/or maintenance of equipment and utility experience

Essentials:

• Make recommendations to Community Administrator on necessary maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, and property improvements.
• Repair and paint the building exterior as needed.
• Maintain adequate lighting for the interior and exterior of the property
• Schedule and expedite work order request
• Maintain a clean and orderly storage room
• Must be capable of using and climbing an extension ladder to access the roof, windows, and siding to make repairs as needed

• Safety: Know, follow and enforce facility safety rules.

• Complete required training
• Available to work on-call to ensure that twenty-four (24) hour maintenance is provided to the properties.

Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Up to 18% Additional base Pay in lieu of waiving benefits
• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• Ministry Program

Our Great Place to Work survey results found that 87% of employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".

Take pride in helping others, and join us today!

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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