Maintenance

Verland is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance of company homes and buildings. Duties include, but are not limited to, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, concrete work and roofing. Must use own tools and vechical. Milage is paid every month.

Location: Penn Hills / Pittsburgh 

Shifts available: 

Full Time- 40 hours

7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday- on call when needed

Our Mission is "We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect. Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges."

Verland's Vision is simple - "To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities."

Contributions:

• Repair roof, gutters and downspouts
• Repair, replace or install electrical outlets, switches, light fixtures, fuses, etc.
• Replace glass in doors and windows
• Monthly furnace inspections
• Repair leaking water lines, faucets and toilets.
• Make minor repairs of walls, sidewalks, chimneys, etc.
• Drywall repair and painting
• Install and repair stoves, refrigeration, hot water heaters and other home appliances
• Repair floors, doors, windows and furniture
• Perform a wide variety of other semi-skilled building maintenance tasks.
• Perform other duties as may be appropriately assigned.
• Must work effectively and relate well with others, including all levels of management
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

• Good knowledge of the common maintenance practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of one or more trades.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize jobs
• Ability to follow rough sketches and oral instructions.
• Ability to coordinate building maintenance jobs 
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in an efficient, organized fashion.
• Ability to communicate with people from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds
• Ability to use and operate all tools and equipment efficiently
• Ability to operate ordinary office equipment (fax, multi-function telephone system, etc.)
• Hard working, well organized, energetic, highly motivated, creative and personable.
• Must have basic literacy skills.
• Must have all required clearances and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and two years of work experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, general maintenance or drywall work required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires sitting, standing, walking, driving, seeing, hearing, speaking and writing, stooping, twisting, climbing, manual dexterity and lifting up to 50 pounds independently.

Verland Values Commitment to Community, Compassionate Care, Dedication to Employees Trust through Transparency, Welcoming Diversity

To learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Family Values check out our website www.Verland.org  

Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered 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.