New Life Center one of Arizonas largest domestic violence shelters is seeking a dedicated and reliable Maintenance Worker to join our team. Our shelter provides safety healing and support to women and families in crisis. In this essential role you will help ensure our facility remains a safe clean and a welcoming environment by performing a variety of general maintenance repair and upkeep tasks. This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence.

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing routine maintenance landscaping and repairs including plumbing electrical basic carpentry heating cooling laundry and other building systems for New Life Centers campus and Hopes Closet store while upholding the mission vision and guiding principles of New Life Center. The individual in this position will also assist with minor construction projects and support the preparation of casitas for incoming residents by performing essential cleaning sanitizing and repair tasks. This position will ensure general upkeep of New Life Centers physical buildings and grounds.

The goal of this position is to maintain a safe clean and welcoming environment for New Life Centers residents and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facility Maintenance (New Life Center and Hopes Closet)

1. Completes general maintenance for New Life Centers campus and thrift store in a professional timely and quality manner.
2. Manages the care and upkeep of landscaping on site.
3. Performs routine equipment repair and troubleshooting responds to maintenance work requests.
4. Completes basic carpentry electrical mechanical air-conditioning plumbing or associated work on campus and store facilities using hand and power tools as needed.
5. Makes periodic or special inspections of premises to determine repair work as necessary and completes related documentation.
6. Accomplishes work within appropriate time frame.
7. Correctly stores and maintains equipment following safety protocols and procedures.
8. Maintains work areas in an orderly organized manner.
9. Contributes to maintaining a safe/productive environment.
10. Performs a variety of labor related tasks and other assignments as needed.
11. May serve as New Life Centers point of contact for on-site vendors and facilities-related needs as needed.
12. Performs preventive maintenance to increase the efficiency and operating life of all equipment buildings and infrastructural systems such as electrical mechanical heating air conditioning and plumbing.
13. Maintains effective working relationships with vendor contractors.

Agency Management

1. Participates as an active team member of New Life Centers facilities program.
2. Responsible for cleanliness and appearance of entire campus.
3. Supports the work of turning over Casitas and Single Suites to maximize occupancy when needed.
4. Responds to security/fire/maintenance issues or alarms on/off duty hours and report to the appropriate member of leadership.
5. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with a diverse group of staff and residents who have exposure to trauma.
6. Performs other duties as needed.

COMPETENCIES

1. Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations work independently and cooperatively recognize personal limitations and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age race creed gender identity or sexual orientation.
2. Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
3. Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members stakeholders and community and business partners.
4. Strong interpersonal oral and written communications skills.
5. Regular and consistent attendance.
6. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow-through with tasks.
7. Effective time management and ability to prioritize and reprioritize tasks in a fast-moving environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Combination of education and experience equivalent to 2 years of general facilities maintenance. Experience in residential facilities a plus!
2. Knowledge of electrical mechanical plumbing and related systems.
3. Knowledge of environmental health and safety codes and regulations.
4. Proficient with computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
5. Proficient in basic mathematics including addition subtraction division and multiplication.
6. Valid Arizona drivers license and insurance and access to reliable transportation.
7. Currently possess or have the ability to successfully obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. **
8. Consent to participate in New Life Centers criminal history background check for Determination for Suitability to Interact with Minors. **
9. CPR/1st Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen Certified. **
10. Negative TB test required. **
11. Knowledge of personal computers and various software programs including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
12. Physical ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
13. Ability to work evenings as weekends as necessary/required.

**If necessary New Life Center will complete these areas of qualification during the onboarding process.

PREFERRED

1. Tech School certification or post high school.
2. Relevant professional technical certification(s).
3. Bilingual English/Spanish.

HOW TO APPLY

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