Maintenance Specialist

LifeWorks ofAustin TXis looking for full-time Maintenance Specialist to join our Facilities team! The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for LifeWorks facilities and equipment management including building maintenance plumbing electrical carpentry garbage/recycling management painting water and sewage management and exterior grounds maintenance. Additionally the position supports client services through donation acquisition as well as furniture procurement installation and maintenance for offices residential facilities and client apartments.

This is a full-time non-exempt position. This position offers a rate of $22/hr. paid bi-weekly. Benefits are also included which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical dental and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and/or coordinates maintenance and repair duties to facilities grounds and equipment.
• Moves furniture equipment and other loads to and from LifeWorks locations and donation pick-ups sites.
• Purchases supplies and equipment necessary for completion of assigned projects.
• Ensures that LifeWorks fleet of vehicles meets inspection safety and maintenance requirements.
• Completes renovation and construction projects on LifeWorks sites which may involve light plumbing electrical or basic household or commercial repair.
• Climbs ladders to perform ceiling gutter and roof work and repairs.
• Maintain facility and property grounds through tasks such as landscaping tree trimming window cleaning and general facility maintenance often requiring work on a ladder.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a high school diploma or GED;
• Requires a minimum of 3 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and skills in basic household and commercial maintenance and repair.
• Experience and skills in light plumbing electrical and vehicle maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word Excel and Outlook and the ability to use search engines to research solutions for maintenance needs.

ABOUT LIFEWORKS
With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness youth aging out of foster care young adults and young parents LifeWorks is committed to solving youth homelessness through housing mental health education and workforce services. Our vision is a Central Texas where every young person has a place to call home a sense of belonging and the support to pursue a life they love.

We provide a full range of support services for vulnerable youth ensuring that every young person has access to a safe home the chance to heal and opportunities to learn and work. Through innovative problem-solving shared accountability and evidence-based solutions we are relentless in achieving real sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve.

A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow professionally while making an immediate lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in our community. Join us in building a future where every young person has the stability and support to thrive.

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