Quarry Oaks / Rolling Oaks - Maintenance Technician
Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada, Rocklin, CA, United States
WHO WE ARE
We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 500 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, VOA-NCNN is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.
OUR MISSION
To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada.
PROGRAM AND LOCATION
VOA is recruiting to fill a full‑time Maintenance Technician position. This individual's time will be split between the Quarry Oaks and Rolling Oaks Apartments as well as other sites as needed. These communities provide affordable housing development sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, providing a safe and secure lifestyle for seniors. Full‑time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability insurance coverage.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assuring quality building maintenance, repair, and custodial upkeep in a safe, non‑judgmental manner to all residents. Duties are performed professionally and compassionately supporting the safety and integrity of all residents as it relates to the housing site objectives. Work is also performed in a cost effective and service oriented manner as it relates to established organizational standards.
OBJECTIVES / ACTIVITIES
Preventive maintenance of building heating/air conditioning units, maintenance of interior/exterior common areas, renovating apartments for new residents, repairing apartment deficiencies, and general inspection of building perimeter and facility grounds, and parking areas.
Maintain and make repairs, as needed, of the interior and exterior of the building to meet all county codes and to insure all equipment is in safe working order.
Maintain all plumbing and electrical services, i.e., electrical fixtures, lighting, toilets, sinks, drains, equipment, tools, etc. to be in good working order for apartments and common areas such as restrooms, laundry facilities, recreation rooms, kitchens.
Conduct required inspections of heating/cooling systems and smoke detectors.
Provide emergency repairs to assure safety and security of residents and facility.
Select, purchase and pick‑up repair materials as needed.
Responsible for inventory control and utilization of maintenance equipment and supplies.
Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, apartment make‑ready and periodic inspections.
Maintain adequate lighting for interior and exterior of property.
Make recommendations to the community administrator on necessary maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance and property improvements.
Schedule maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintain MSDS manual.
Maintain facility in a clean, sanitary and presentable manner at all times.
Vacuum and dust interior and exterior common areas and light fixtures daily.
Vacuum carpets, sweep and clean floors of vacant units following the make‑ready form.
Clean public restrooms and laundry rooms daily and check supplies.
Wash windows and glass in common areas, including lobby, office and community rooms on a periodic basis.
Sweep, wash and wax floors in interior and exterior common areas weekly.
Remove trash and debris in interior common areas and offices daily.
Participate in the inspection of common areas for hazardous or unsafe condition, physical damage, or any other form of deterioration and report those conditions to management.
Monitor and requisition cleaning supplies as needed.
Assist with other projects as assigned by the community administrator.
Document and report all resident concerns and/or infractions that can impact the residence security.
Complete all incident reports and logs as required.
Secure approval for exceptions to standard policy.
Notify management of potential workflow problems and resource needs necessary to attain performance standards.
Adhere to staffing schedules to provide adequate/safe staffing coverage and to accomplish program objectives, including weekend on‑call coverage.
Communicate with on‑site program staff, community administrator, assistant administrator, services coordinator, and external county/state/city program representatives as required.
Direct available resources as required.
Comprehend and adhere to ethical standards, program philosophy guidelines, and confidentiality laws.
Assist in the training and development of new staff.
Assist the community administrator in the training of new employees as requested to assure quality work outcomes.
Identify appropriate ongoing training for both new and existing staff and report needs to management.
Maintain an above‐average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards to assure safe work environment for residents and all personnel.
Responsible for self‑development, continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
Attend staff meetings/assigned training seminars and complete required certifications (CPR, First Aid).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires demonstrated ability to perform plumbing, electrical, and basic carpentry skills. Requires ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices. Requires general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to seniors, lower economic‑status individuals, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Must have organizational skills, flexibility to work irregular hours, and willingness to function as a team member. Requires at least one year of experience in building maintenance. A valid California driver’s license and ability to meet organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required.
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
General building maintenance skills including knowledge of building layout, materials, and equipment.
Understanding of HVAC, plumbing, general carpentry.
Ability to identify and understand structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of finishes, fixtures and furnishings.
Routine/preventive maintenance skills.
Ability to follow documented instructions and guidelines.
Understand inspections and scheduling.
Ability to identify replacement/repair needs beyond normal maintenance.
Skill to safely operate hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, gauges, meters, and other measuring devices.
Other diagnostic test equipment.
Vocational literacy to create and understand daily work reports, inventory information, requisitions.
General analytical and mathematical skills to perform simple calculations using 'shop math' for linear, spatial, and volumetric measurements.
Ability to perform accurate calculations for estimated costs of simple projects including labor, materials, and equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Physically able to safely maneuver weight distribution of maintenance supplies.
Capable of climbing extension ladders to access roof and windows to make necessary repairs.
Climb stairs regularly.
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and sit frequently.
USD $20.88 per hour.
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We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 500 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, VOA-NCNN is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.
OUR MISSION
To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada.
PROGRAM AND LOCATION
VOA is recruiting to fill a full‑time Maintenance Technician position. This individual's time will be split between the Quarry Oaks and Rolling Oaks Apartments as well as other sites as needed. These communities provide affordable housing development sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, providing a safe and secure lifestyle for seniors. Full‑time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short‑term disability insurance coverage.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assuring quality building maintenance, repair, and custodial upkeep in a safe, non‑judgmental manner to all residents. Duties are performed professionally and compassionately supporting the safety and integrity of all residents as it relates to the housing site objectives. Work is also performed in a cost effective and service oriented manner as it relates to established organizational standards.
OBJECTIVES / ACTIVITIES
Preventive maintenance of building heating/air conditioning units, maintenance of interior/exterior common areas, renovating apartments for new residents, repairing apartment deficiencies, and general inspection of building perimeter and facility grounds, and parking areas.
Maintain and make repairs, as needed, of the interior and exterior of the building to meet all county codes and to insure all equipment is in safe working order.
Maintain all plumbing and electrical services, i.e., electrical fixtures, lighting, toilets, sinks, drains, equipment, tools, etc. to be in good working order for apartments and common areas such as restrooms, laundry facilities, recreation rooms, kitchens.
Conduct required inspections of heating/cooling systems and smoke detectors.
Provide emergency repairs to assure safety and security of residents and facility.
Select, purchase and pick‑up repair materials as needed.
Responsible for inventory control and utilization of maintenance equipment and supplies.
Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests, apartment make‑ready and periodic inspections.
Maintain adequate lighting for interior and exterior of property.
Make recommendations to the community administrator on necessary maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance and property improvements.
Schedule maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintain MSDS manual.
Maintain facility in a clean, sanitary and presentable manner at all times.
Vacuum and dust interior and exterior common areas and light fixtures daily.
Vacuum carpets, sweep and clean floors of vacant units following the make‑ready form.
Clean public restrooms and laundry rooms daily and check supplies.
Wash windows and glass in common areas, including lobby, office and community rooms on a periodic basis.
Sweep, wash and wax floors in interior and exterior common areas weekly.
Remove trash and debris in interior common areas and offices daily.
Participate in the inspection of common areas for hazardous or unsafe condition, physical damage, or any other form of deterioration and report those conditions to management.
Monitor and requisition cleaning supplies as needed.
Assist with other projects as assigned by the community administrator.
Document and report all resident concerns and/or infractions that can impact the residence security.
Complete all incident reports and logs as required.
Secure approval for exceptions to standard policy.
Notify management of potential workflow problems and resource needs necessary to attain performance standards.
Adhere to staffing schedules to provide adequate/safe staffing coverage and to accomplish program objectives, including weekend on‑call coverage.
Communicate with on‑site program staff, community administrator, assistant administrator, services coordinator, and external county/state/city program representatives as required.
Direct available resources as required.
Comprehend and adhere to ethical standards, program philosophy guidelines, and confidentiality laws.
Assist in the training and development of new staff.
Assist the community administrator in the training of new employees as requested to assure quality work outcomes.
Identify appropriate ongoing training for both new and existing staff and report needs to management.
Maintain an above‐average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards to assure safe work environment for residents and all personnel.
Responsible for self‑development, continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
Attend staff meetings/assigned training seminars and complete required certifications (CPR, First Aid).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires demonstrated ability to perform plumbing, electrical, and basic carpentry skills. Requires ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices. Requires general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to seniors, lower economic‑status individuals, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Must have organizational skills, flexibility to work irregular hours, and willingness to function as a team member. Requires at least one year of experience in building maintenance. A valid California driver’s license and ability to meet organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required.
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
General building maintenance skills including knowledge of building layout, materials, and equipment.
Understanding of HVAC, plumbing, general carpentry.
Ability to identify and understand structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of finishes, fixtures and furnishings.
Routine/preventive maintenance skills.
Ability to follow documented instructions and guidelines.
Understand inspections and scheduling.
Ability to identify replacement/repair needs beyond normal maintenance.
Skill to safely operate hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, gauges, meters, and other measuring devices.
Other diagnostic test equipment.
Vocational literacy to create and understand daily work reports, inventory information, requisitions.
General analytical and mathematical skills to perform simple calculations using 'shop math' for linear, spatial, and volumetric measurements.
Ability to perform accurate calculations for estimated costs of simple projects including labor, materials, and equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Physically able to safely maneuver weight distribution of maintenance supplies.
Capable of climbing extension ladders to access roof and windows to make necessary repairs.
Climb stairs regularly.
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and sit frequently.
USD $20.88 per hour.
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