Department: Housing Support Services Work Arrangement: Onsite
Maintenance Worker
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At Way Finders we are passionately invested in lifting up the regions people places and systems. Though our team performs a wide variety of functions we are united by our shared mission: to build and advocate for a thriving region; to improve the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals; and to develop and manage a robust range of safe affordable housing options.
Way Finders is looking for a Maintenance Worker in our Housing Support Services department. This role supports our mission by completing and assisting with apartment turnovers. The workers must be able to work in a compressed timeline while maintaining high standards. They will perform duties for units that are currently occupied by homeless families in shelters.
Benefits include: 20 days accrued paid time-off during year one 15 holidays annually Health dental and vision insurance options FROM DAY ONE Educational assistance Medical Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Account 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Annual staff picnic!
Wage starts between $19.50 and $22.50 per hour depending on equivalent qualifications. Interested applicants must submit a resume; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. CORI/MVR.
The candidate will work fully in-person at assigned units in Hampden County.
Responsibilities include:
Complete and provide assistance with apartment turnovers: trash and furniture removal cleaning (sometimes heavy) painting screen replacement smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation and minor repair work
Accept furniture deliveries in a timely and professional manner and set up furniture as needed; prepare units with necessary miscellaneous items to welcome new families into shelter
Complete all work orders in a thorough and timely manner
Assist with property/building inspections
Show apartments/buildings to various inspectors and other officials exterminators and contractors as necessary; work alongside external partners as required and appropriate
Report challenging turnovers to management in a timely fashion and collaborate on solutions e.g. unemptied apartments pest problems abandoned pets
Requirements include:
2 years equivalent experience preferably in apartment turnovers; a high school diploma (or equivalent) may substitute for some experience
Ability to effectively collaborate with others
Basic computer skills including reading and responding to electronic work orders
Working knowledge of building and mechanical operation equipment and repairs
Ability to organize prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner
Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record; reliable vehicle
CORI
Way Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is available to all without regard to race color religion national origin disability age gender or gender identity sexual orientation political affiliation or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals.
Required Experience:
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