Maintenance Worker

100 W 13th Ave, Eugene OR

Description

Homes for Good is Hiring! We're looking for a Maintenance Worker. MAINTENANCE WORKER Posting Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 Closing Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:00pm Salary: $3,043.30 - $3,884.11 per month ($17.56 - $22.41 per hour) WHO WE ARE Homes for Good Housing Agency is a high performing public housing authority located in Eugene Oregon, servicing all of Lane County (4,600 sq. miles). The Agency’s primary work is to help low-income Lane County residents access and maintain affordable housing. OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TEAM Our Supportive Housing Division provides housing and supportive services directly to the people who need it most and our cross-functional team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service while supporting our residents in achieving stability and success. The Supportive Housing Division consists of the Property Management, Resident Services and Maintenance departments. Our combined programs help over 900 households increase stability, access to opportunity, and success in housing. WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR OUR TEAM As a key role in the Supportive Housing Division, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing routine maintenance work in Homes for Good properties under the supervision of the assigned Property Manager. Maintenance positions involve significant direct contact with residents of Agency owned communities. The Maintenance Worker is a mid-level classification. The position is responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks including care and upkeep of grounds and buildings. DUTIES: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. - Perform routine maintenance work in vacant and occupied units. - Perform routine custodial and grounds work using handheld tools and equipment. Learn the proper use and care of tools and equipment. - Perform minor skilled plumbing repairs including; replacement of washers, unplugging toilets, sinks, snaking drain lines, repair of leaking sink drains and supplies, repairs to existing irrigation and or leaking water lines. - Perform minor 110v electrical, which may include; lights, plugs, switches and heaters. - Perform painting and soft tile laying. - Check and lubricate vent fans, motors, cleans furnace filters and registers. - Complete minor carpentry repairs to include; replacement of fence boards and posts, locksets, miscellaneous hardware, and repairs to siding and window screens. - Landscaping, including; mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, raking of leaves and removal of debris, application of appropriate chemicals for fertilization, weed and insect control. - Perform general laborer and custodial duties to include; the cleaning of buildings and grounds; removal of weeds, leaves, cleaning of gutters and drains; washing windows, digging trenches. - Effectively and appropriately answer applicant and resident questions. - Daily use of the Agency’s electronic work order system. Prepare accurate, concise written reports, articles and other documents. Maintain accurate records, logs, and files of activities. - Perform arithmetic. - Perform a variety of physical tasks requiring frequent bending, squatting, climbing, crawling, and reaching above shoulder level. - Use safe Lifting and Carrying Techniques. - Maintain regular and consistent attendance and perform work without direct supervision. EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job is sufficient. Typical combinations of training and experience would be: EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate will have at least two years of increasingly responsible and varied maintenance experience. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license, and be insurable at standard rates. EDUCATION: The successful candidate will likely have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional specialized training in maintenance and home repair preferred but not required. COMPENSATION: The pay range for this position $3,043.30 - $3,884.11 per month ($17.56 - $22.41 per hour) with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment. Homes for Good offers a family friendly environment with flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at 17.33 hours per month and paid family leave. BILINGUAL DIFFERENTIAL: This position is eligible for a bilingual differential of 5.7% upon passing a written and oral proficiency exam. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish to qualify for this differential. TO APPLY: Please go to Homes for Good's website at - - to learn more and apply!