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
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