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Volunteers of America Los Angeles

Maintenance Assistant

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$45,186 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Maintenance Assistant Volunteers of America Los Angeles - 3.3 Downey, CA Job Details Full-time $21.55 - $22.68 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications 1 year Entry level
Full Job Description 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
$21.55 - $22.68 Per Hour
BENEFITS
VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant I has responsibility for minor repairs and regular building and grounds maintenance for the assigned complex. This position requires the ability to work independently and with flexible hours.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, parking lots and grounds in good condition Performs or assists in execution of minor repairs that might include the following: Carpentry, Plumbing, Interior painting, Refurbishing and cleaning, Landscape and irrigation systems. Handles basic maintenance and repair tasks independently, may be part of a team on more complex tasks. 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 Checks buildings for any safety concerns; understands and carries out VOALA, federal and other governmental regulations 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 Performs or assists in execution of minor repairs 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
High School Diploma or GED Current California driver's license and clean driving record
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 1 year of experience in facilities maintenance or construction
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.