Volunteers of America Southwest

Maintenance I

Volunteers of America Southwest  •  $20/hr  •  Chula Vista, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Palomar Apts - Chula Vista, CA 91911 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

Palomar Apartments is a 168-unit residential apartment facility that is designed to facilitate the affordable housing needs of moderate and middle income families. This is a transitional housing property with 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Palomar Apartments provides a clean, safe, and relaxing environment for families to thrive in. We are looking for a Maintenance I employee to assist in preventative and corrective maintenance to the property under the supervisor of the Community Administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Enters occupied apartments to perform necessary work orders, as required.
  • Performs daily cleaning of property, clubhouse and units, including vacuuming and dusting, as needed.
  • Completes all duties regarding make-ready/vacant units including repairing and cleaning of appliances, windows, floors, bathroom fixtures, cabinets, light fixtures, entry doors, drapery rods, patio/balcony, etc.
  • Makes regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances and major equipment such as water heaters, gas lines, etc.
  • Maintains all painting equipment and supplies to help ensure the property is looking its best at all times.
  • Advises supervisor of work in progress as well as work that needs to be done. Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.
  • May be responsible for grounds maintenance to include mowing, fertilization and watering of lawn as requested.
  • Follows company procedures regarding safety and emergencies.
  • Assist with other projects as assigned by Community Administrator.



Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Experience in general maintenance to include: heating, electrical and plumbing equipment, building interior and exterior painting and carpentry.
  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively. (Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus).
  • Must be capable of using extension ladder to access roof and windows to make repairs as needed. Also to be able to paint interior and exterior walls and ceilings.
  • Must be able to perform emergency maintenance as requested (even if on a Saturday, Sunday or Holidays).
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for different projects.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Applications are accepted online only.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Volunteers of America Southwest

About Volunteers of America Southwest

Volunteers of America Southwest has been helping the most vulnerable and under-served people achieve their full potential since 1896.

For 123 years, we have been providing services that are designed locally to address specific community needs. Our common areas of focus include promoting self-sufficiency for the homeless and for others overcoming personal crises, caring for the elderly and disabled and fostering their independence, and supporting positive development for troubled and at-risk children and youth. We look at the whole person and address both urgent and ongoing needs, with the goal of helping people become as self-reliant as possible.

We draw on more than a century of experience and the reach of a nationwide movement that is:

- Bonded by a commitment to faith, human dignity, and social justice;

- Dedicated to actively engaging volunteers in the community; and

- Committed to the highest quality of service.

Join us and together we can make a difference.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Year Founded
1896
Website
voasw.org
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