What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Progress?
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Progress Industries to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Pay negotiable depending on experience.
Join our team to help carry out our mission to "SUPPORT PEOPLE TO HAVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITY".
The Facility Technician position will use proper safety measures when completing daily assignments, and meet and comply with necessary accessibility standards.
- Performs and manages the upkeep and repair of all properties managed by Progress.
- Perform preventative maintenance as directed be the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Responsible for on-call maintenance.
- Prioritize and execute work tasks in Maintenance Care daily.
- At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor actively pursue quotes from independent contractors for major remodeling/repair projects, and routine services (such as, lawn care, snow removal, weed control, pest control, etc.). Present all bids to the Maintenance Supervisor for review/bid approval.
- Visit each location a minimum of once a quarter to determine the need for repairs.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Candidate must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED. Prefer at least 2 years post high school education or experience in the construction trades, maintenance, or related field.
- Maintain a valid Iowa Driver’s License with a good driving record, and a private automobile used to carry out job duties. Hold adequate liability insurance (required:$100,000/$300,000/$50,000).
- Ability to comprehensively review work and ensure that all aspects of it are proceeding in the right direction.
- Ability to troubleshoot and provide quick solutions to unexpected problems.
- Works independently to meet scheduled deadlines.
- Subscribe to PI Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Who We Are
Progress Industries is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work, and socialize. Progress Industries offers a wide range of comprehensive services for people with disabilities and other life challenges. By providing quality services and community education, we tackle issues and barriers facing people with disabilities. Progress Industries possess a culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities.
Progress Industries is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We offer family-friendly benefits:
- Employer pays 90% of the employee Medical/Prescription insurance premium.
- No premium cost for employee dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- Low deductible and out of pocket cost benefit plans.
- Retirement plan with 1% gift and up to 5.5% employer match contribution after one year.
- Paid training
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.33 - $22.56 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Newton, IA 50208 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newton, IA 50208 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23