JOB SUMMARY:

Under occasional executive direction is responsible for facilities, grounds, and maintenance of the YWCA Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Apartments. Assists in schedules and construction of facility improvements.

• Regular attendance at Employer's place of business and/or during particular hours, as assigned, is an essential function of this position.  Employee must comply with and follow YWCA’s attendance policy at all times, unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and granted, as required by law. 

• Performs maintenance of projects to maintain RRH Apartments and equipment in working condition to minimize down time and RRH participant complaints.

• Monitors to assure that facilities and grounds of the RRH Apartments are maintained in above average condition.

• Prioritizes requests, schedules projects, and maintains database history for major repairs to the RRH Apartments equipment and systems.

• Complete maintenance work orders for the RRH Apartments on a timely basis by following YWCA standard operating procedures.

• Performs repair or general maintenance work the RRH Apartments including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, sheet rock repair, painting tasks, etc.

• Coordinates and monitors all construction or renovation projects and installation of the RRH Apartments equipment purchases.

• Responsible for ordering equipment, maintenance supplies and materials pertinent to the RRH Apartments. Responsible for maintaining a backup supply inventory in the garage of adjacent building, pertinent to the RRH Apartments.

• Maintains all plans, specifications and warranty files for all facilities and major equipment by working hand-in-hand with Operations Supervisor of the RRH Apartments.

• Works directly with the Safety Coordinator to bring RRH Apartments in compliance with OSHA, ADA, City/County Health Department, fire codes and all regulations connected with facilities including transportation.

• Uses Maintenance Administrator’s recommendations of vendor selection in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures, analyzes quality, cost, service, specifications and other factors. 

• Moving and assisting in transportation of furniture and equipment for the RRH Apartments.

• Exercising discretion to identify projects that need higher skilled crafts individual’s services.

• Performing minor repairs, troubleshooting, and adjustment of locks on cabinets, locks, closets, etc. items connected to the RRH Apartments.

• Perform duties of the company’s preventative maintenance program.

• Provides detailed reports of findings and appropriate scope of work to both Maintenance Administrator and Operations Supervisor of the RRH Apartments.

• Report major repair needs to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Administrator

• Communicates with all levels of staff and public as appropriate to the job.

• Be entrusted with the use of a company major credit card to make RRH Apartment related purchases, cleared with the Maintenance Administrator.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Technical School Certification or degreed in a related field preferred.

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in facilities maintenance and building operations required.

• Must have basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or other general repair skills

• Knowledge of refrigerated air systems, helpful

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required with good listening ability.

• Must be able to work effectively with sales representatives and suppliers.

• Must be highly organized, and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a busy environment.

• Must have analytical ability and be detailed oriented.

• Must possess creative energy, be a self-starter, require minimal direction, and be able to work individually and as a member of a team.

• Hands-on PC skills required, including experience working MS Word and Excel software.  Prior knowledge of maintenance tracking software a plus.

• Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred.

• Must provide personal vehicle with required liability insurance and a valid driver’s license.

ANTICIPATED BENEFITS:
YWCA Membership and Program Discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Retirement
Medical, Dental, and Vision