Lead Maintenance Technician

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org .
PAY RATE:

$28.35-$29.84 PER HOUR
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Lead Maintenance Technician has responsibility for oversight of construction, repairs and maintenance operations for designated VOALA sites. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans and executes repair, maintenance and construction projects at an apartment complex or program facility
Leads facility maintenance staff; provides leadership, directs work, oversees employee performance and provides staff training
Performs various facility maintenance repairs and maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry, assembles maintenance team for larger projects/repairs
Performs inspections and reports routine and other needed repairs, prioritizes maintenance action
Maintains records including but not limited to work orders, supply receipts, and other project related information
Works with vendors as well as program participants and/or tenants, as applicable
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance or construction, with proven skill in a construction specialty (plumbing, electrical, masonry, carpentry, HVAC, for example)
Experience leading a team of maintenance or construction workers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal training in a Construction Trade specialty (plumbing, electrical, masonry, carpentry, HVAC, etc.)
Current California driver's license and clean driving record
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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