Maintenance Staff

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Home Maintenance 

• Provide and implement necessary maintenance for organization owned group homes throughout the Twin Cities including: 

• Performing minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc. 

• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues. 

• Assist in the preparation of vacant rooms for new residents. 

• Install appliances and equipment and/or oversee outside vendor installation. Assess and repair appliances as needed. 

• Ensuring home compliance with fire regulations, and health & safety measures. 

• Implement preventative maintenance measures as needed. Monitor property for any repairs or replacements that may arise.  

• Complete work requests for common areas and apartment units as assigned. 

• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g., ventilation) 

• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g., fire alarm) 

• Effective relationships and positive interactions with residents and staff within our houses/apartments.  

1. Vehicle Maintenance 

• Provide minor routine mechanical maintenance on the organization’s owned vehicles.  

•  Track vehicle mileage regularly. 

• Transport vehicles to designated mechanics when issues arise. 

1. Basic Housekeeping 

• Maintain cleanliness and safety at east and west central offices, as assigned. 

• Provide routine cleaning, vacuuming, restocking paper goods and wipe down surfaces as needed. 

• Paint general office upkeep to furniture and paint offices as needed to refresh. 

  Essential Knowledge and Qualifications  

• Prior experience required providing facilities, home, and vehicle maintenance for an organization. Formal, informal, and cross-disciplinary experiences will be considered. 

• Strong mechanical aptitude and an ability to perform routine building and ground maintenance. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction. 

• General knowledge of and experience using maintenance related tools, and equipment.  

• Experience and ability performing physical work throughout an 8 – 10-hour shift including:  

• Kneel, crouching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders. 

• Push and pull heavy objects (with assistance, wheels, etc.) . 

• Lift up to 75 pounds throughout a shift. 

• Use hand(s) to grasp, pull, manipulate tools, machinery, and other objects. 

• The ability to work above ground level. 

• Move from numerous work sites throughout the workday, transporting tools, as well as equipment. 

• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurance requirements; ability to drive an organizational vehicle. 

• Must be cleared by a background check through the MN Department of Human Services. 

• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. 

• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings. 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization; must be fluent reading and speaking English. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, (Teams, Outlook, Word) 

• Manage multiple service requests and priorities to ensure work is completed in a timely and productive manner. 

• Experience, ability, and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are mixed across lines of difference such as race, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class, and immigrant status.