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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Volunteers Of America Maintenance Tech II (1500.00 Sign On Bonus!) in Denver, Colorado

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Volunteers of America recognizes the senior who needs assistance with her grocery shopping in Fort Collins, and the student in Aurora who has never been to summer camp. We support Denver's homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado's most vulnerable citizens.

SUMMARY The Building Maintenance Technician II is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all VOA facilities under the direction of the supervisor or lead maintenance technician; ensures buildings, equipment and grounds are safe, and in good repair at all times; may be required to supervise volunteers; monitors the facilities to ensure they meet all safety and health requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform maintenance and repairs on affordable housing facilities equipment and grounds, which require a working knowledge of the following fields: appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping and janitorial. Identify and address safety related issues that present a possible hazard to the clients, employees, facilities or the public. Assists in monitoring apartment make ready schedule ensuring a timely rent ready unit. Assists in monitoring service requests ensuring 24-hour completion. Conducts daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and bi-annual preventive maintenance. Ensures facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly manner that complies with agency standards. Attends meetings and staff development activities as assigned, utilizing a teamwork orientation. Accountable for maintaining proper work order procedures and related documentation according to Volunteers of America guidelines. Responsible for maintaining exceptional building and grounds curb appeal. Carries out after hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled. Acting as a mentor to Maintenance Technician I Inventories building supplies. Predictable, consistent, attendance Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or its equivalent One year of previous maintenance technician experience Knowledge of all hand and power tools and their uses Valid Colorado Driver's License, insurance verification and good driving record Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain good relations with residents and employees Preferred Qualifications of Position At 3 years of direct experience in building maintenance or trade school certificate CFC certifications desired CAMT certification desired

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Basic reading, writing and math aptitude Communication and people skills Exceptional attention to detail

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds There will be some work- related travel Must be capable of using an extension ladder to make repairs as needed Must be able to perform emergency maintenance Bending, Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Squatting, Lifting (30 to 50 pounds), Balancing, Standing, Sitting, Hand/Foot motions, Walking, Seeing (Close and distant vision, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Assess, Estimate), Depth Perception, Hearing/Listening, Speaking/Shouting (Communicate, Discern, Convey, Express, Exchange), Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping, Holding, Touching), Thinking, Calculating, Memory/Recall, Exposure to Indoor an

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This position is a full-time position expected to work Monday throug Friday Required to provide after hours, weekend and holiday emergency coverage as scheduled or needed Expected to work additional hours in preparation for any upcoming REAC inspection at any or all facilities

PAY $25.00/hr.

Bonus Compensation Information: *1500.00 total sign on bonus: 750.00 is paid on first payroll check 750.00 is paid out at 6 months of service

POSITION TYPE Fulltime Hourly/Nonexempt

BENEFITS (eligibility is based on job type/status) Vacation Time/Separate Sick Time/Paid Holidays Floating Holidays/Personal Days

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