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Voala

Maintenance Assistant

Voala, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non‑profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low‑income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE $21.55 - $22.68 Per Hour

BENEFITS VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant I has responsibility for minor repairs and regular building and grounds maintenance for the assigned complex. This position requires the ability to work independently and with flexible hours.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, parking lots and grounds in good condition

Performs or assists in execution of minor repairs that might include the following: Carpentry, Plumbing, Interior painting, Refurbishing and cleaning, Landscape and irrigation systems. Handles basic maintenance and repair tasks independently, may be part of a team on more complex tasks.

Follows daily maintenance checklist provided by supervisor; Assures tools and supplies are stocked and appropriately secured in maintenance store rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of store rooms

Checks buildings for any safety concerns; understands and carries out VOALA, federal and other governmental regulations

Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Maintains the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, parking lots and grounds in good condition

Performs or assists in execution of minor repairs as assigned

Keeps tools and stock in good order

Conducts regular inspections of assigned buildings and grounds

Drives company vehicle as required for pick up and delivery of supplies

Other duties as required and may be subject to change

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

Current California driver's license and clean driving record

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year of experience in facilities maintenance or construction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal training in a Construction Trade specialty (plumbing, electrical, masonry, carpentry, HVAC, etc.)

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E‑Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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