Maintenance Technician II

Come join our awesome team as a Maintenance Technician II at Emerson Woods and Life House Durham in Durham, NC!

Emerson Woods 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 II Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
• Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Occasional Weekends.
• Pay Rate: $20-22 p/h based on years of experience
• Available for On Call or to cover vacations

About the job:

The Maintenance Tech II 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
• Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Skills:

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

Essentials:

• Make recommendations to the 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.

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