POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Assistant II         LOCATION: Louisville, KY       STATUS: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt       PROGRAM: Hud Housing - Monarch Station       REPORTS TO: Property Manager       INTRODUCTION: Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.  We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.  When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.  Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA!  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.       BENEFITS: Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:   Health and Wellness
  Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
  Health and Wellness Program
  Medical Coverage
  Dental Coverage
  Vision Coverage
  Flexible Spending Account
  Health Spending Account
  Short Term Disability
  MetLife Legal Plans   Financial Wellbeing
  Competitive Compensation Packages
  Life Insurance (company paid)
  403b retirement plan with company fund matching
  Employee discounts 
  *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs 
   (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) 
  *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one   Work Culture
  Commitment Committee
  Justice Committee
  Integrity Committee
  Compassion Committee
  Retention Committee
         JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS: Under direct supervision provides general maintenance and janitorial activities for Volunteers of America buildings and properties.      WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE: One year of experience in general building and/or plant maintenance preferred.  Preferred experience in a specialty area (i.e. painting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.).  High school diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred.  Mechanical aptitude; ability to diagnose and problem-solve; ability to effectively communicate with staff, clients, visitors, and vendors; ability to use power tools; ability to follow directions required.  Knowledge of cleaning, waxing, buffing, sweeping and similar janitorial activities.  Must learn and apply agency and personnel policies and procedures, fire and safety codes and regulations; appropriate federal, state and local regulations; and OSHA regulations.     RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.   Performs various maintenance activities such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plaster and drywall repair, interior painting and prep work.  (Staff does not perform maintenance functions requiring licensed personnel, such as electrical work unless properly licensed.)
2.   Repairs and maintains agency equipment, appliances and maintenance/operations vehicles.
3.   Conducts preventive maintenance on agency building, on agency equipment, appliances and maintenance/operations vehicles.
4.   Performs janitorial services including sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing floors, dusting, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, restocking common areas and restrooms with paper towels, soap, and other supplies of a similar nature.
5.   Completes required paperwork.
6.   Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI Committee.   OTHER DUTIES: 1.   Meets with vendors and suppliers.
2. Communicates with staff regarding service requests, job status updates, maintenance procedures, problem-solving, etc.
3.   Assists moving office furniture, etc. and loading and unloading trucks as required.
4. Inspects grounds and picks up trash.
5. Shovels snow, salt, lawn care as needed.           We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.