Maintenance Assistant IV Temporary

About Us:

VOALA

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: $27.57 - $29.02 Per Hour

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Reporting to Maintenance Director, the Maintenance Assistant IV (RV) has responsibility for minor repairs, RV regular maintenance, and transportation for the VOALA RVs used as temporary shelters for the homeless.  This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, to work independently, and to lead teams on maintenance and repair tasks requiring multiple staff.  The Maintenance Assistant IV (RV) will also be tasked with tracking and transporting the organization’s RVs to various locations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the interior and exterior of assigned RVs, parking lots and grounds in good condition
• Plans and executes preventative maintenance and needed repair of assigned RV, as directed
• Executes or assists vehicle repairs, major or minor: performing plumbing, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, repair of landscape and irrigation systems
• Leads team of workers on larger projects, as directed
• Proactively inspects RV and parking lots to prevent maintenance issues, address small problems before they grow
• Follows daily maintenance checklist provided by supervisor; Assures tools and supplies are stocked and appropriately secured in maintenance store rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of store rooms
• Delivers and transports RV as directed
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, parking lots and grounds in good condition
• Plans and performs major and minor repairs as assigned
• Leads team in maintenance projects as assigned
• Keeps tools and stock in good order
• Conducts regular inspections of assigned buildings and grounds
• Drives company vehicle as required for pick up and delivery of supplies
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change  

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:

• Current California Class A driver's license and clean driving record

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in vehicle or facilities maintenance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal training in a Construction Trade specialty (plumbing, electrical, masonry, carpentry, HVAC, etc.)
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 I-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 (DHS) 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.