The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, youth, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. We strive to create a safe and respectful environment where we support each other in our struggles for self-esteem, recovery, and the confidence to move toward self-actualization. Project HOME has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all staff and applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, hiring selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, associate programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

THE MISSION OF PROJECT HOME

The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. We strive to create a safe and respectful environment where we support each other in our struggles for self-esteem, recovery, and the confidence to move toward self-actualization.

Project HOME achieves its mission through a continuum of services comprised of street outreach, a range of supportive housing, and comprehensive services. We address the root causes of homelessness through neighborhood-based affordable housing, economic development, and environmental enhancement programs, as well as through providing access to employment opportunities; adult and youth education; and health care.

Project HOME is committed to social and political advocacy. An integral part of our work is education about the realities of homelessness and poverty and vigorous advocacy on behalf of and with homeless and low-income persons for more just and humane public policies.

Project HOME is committed to nurturing a spirit of community among persons from all walks of life, all of whom have a role to play in making this a more just and compassionate society.

THE VALUES OF PROJECT HOME

The work of Project HOME is rooted in our strong spiritual conviction of the dignity of each person.

We believe that all persons are entitled to decent, affordable housing and access to quality education, employment, and health care.

We believe in the transformational power of building relationships and community as the ultimate answer to the degradation of homelessness and poverty.

We believe that working to end homelessness and poverty enhances the quality of life for everyone in our community.

We believe that the critical resources entrusted to us to achieve our mission must be managed honorably and professionally.

Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining the properties, systems, and equipment of Project HOME (PH) throughout the PH residences and facilities. The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Tech will be the completion of maintenance work orders as assigned. These work orders will include but not be limited to repairs, general preventative maintenance items, and other projects as deemed fit by the facilities director. It is the goal of department and staff alike to make the department as self-sufficient as possible in an effort to supply to PH the highest quality of work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform daily inspection of building and grounds looking for repair needs, safety hazards, code violations, lease violations, etc.
Diagnose problems and repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC, as well as recognize need for repairs or replacements for appliances. This includes but is not limited to, windows, doors, all fixtures, painting, grout and tile work, keys and locks and grounds maintenance including snow removal from walkways, parking lots and buildings.
MT will be responsible for timely completion of work order requests and in accordance with company policies and procedures
Account for hours worked via the Work Order system on Yardi
Work Orders will be completed in the order assigned and will continue until fully completed unless specifically instructed to either discontinue or postpone.
Prepare vacant units to be market ready within company guidelines
Establish a preventative maintenance program to identify and deal with repair needs
Maintain outdoor areas to present superior curb appeal
Monitor and oversee completion of work completed by outside vendors/contractors
Complete all work with the highest standard of workmanship
Based on a rotating schedule, MT will be available for emergency and after-hour repairs and maintenance for the buildings assigned on the schedule.
MT will co-ordinate with his counterparts at the other PH sites to make sure MT has access to buildings to which he has been assigned after-hours responsibility.
MT is required to notify all appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency (i.e. flood, fire, etc.)
MT will document all emergency call response, and any time required to answer calls.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in building maintenance or building trades
Must have a valid driver’s license and own a vehicle
Must be able to perform routine light plumbing and carpentry maintenance such as, changing lights, ballasts, installing floor tile, changing hardware, painting, filter changes, etc.
Must have the ability to use basic maintenance equipment and tools
Good organizational skills, ability to read, write , do basic math, and follow instructions
Successful completion of an accredited trade school and can be traded for some experience
Must have basic hand tools for example: screwdrivers, plyers, hammer, wrenches, and testing equipment
Lift 50lbs and climb ladder without supervision

Preferred qualifications

Certification in Plumbing and Electrical repair
40 hour OSHA Certificate

Project HOME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background checks.

Project HOME reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Project HOME benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account plans (Health, Dependent Care, Transit, Parking), Paid Parental leave, and a student loan support program. Project HOME provides Paid Time Off a minimum of 27 days annually, which includes vacation, personal, sick days, Floating holidays, Holidays, and sabbatical leave. Employer sponsored benefit plans include Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401 (k) with employer match up to 5% in addition to a Employee Assistance Program. Voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness/Cancer, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage. and Voluntary Life Insurance.

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