Maintenance & Grounds Assistant

Maintenance & Grounds Assistant

Warren Village, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance & Grounds Assistant for its Denver Metro locations. This full-time, nonprofit position offers a hiring rate of $28.00 an hour.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance & Grounds Assistant performs repairs and upgrades that keep the interior and exterior of the Warren Village apartment communities in first-rate condition. Daily responsibilities include painting and grounds maintenance work, electrical and plumbing repairs, and helping with apartment turns. May be called in on occasion for emergency situations after hours.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Accomplishes timely completion of all duties necessary to maintain, repair and upgrade the grounds, apartments and equipment on the various Warren Village properties.
• Ensures the apartment building and grounds meet or exceed all HUD regulatory expectations, that the Learning Center facility meets or exceeds all licensing and accreditation expectations, and that the property maintains a clean and proper appearance.
• Performs tasks for make-ready vacant apartments including hauling trash, setting up supplies for apartment turns, etc.
• Provides preventative and ongoing maintenance of common areas, Learning Center, offices and grounds, such as: touch-up painting, recycle removal, minor maintenance repairs.
• General groundskeeping; snow removal, lawn care and property clean-up at all Warren Village locations is an essential function of this position.
• Paints in vacant apartments, hallways, exterior walls of buildings, and other
• Assists with work orders in occupied apartments and all other Warren Village facilities.
• Assists with the maintenance of make-ready vacant apartments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Commitment to the mission, goals, and values of Warren Village
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical and general maintenance, with a willingness to learn
• Ability to identify problems, analyze potential solutions, and implement effective strategies to resolve issues. Sees what needs done and acts without prompting.
• Some general handyman skills
• Strong ability to read and comprehend safety procedures, maintenance, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of residents, staff, and children. Engages communication and conflict with a respectful, positive, and polite attitude with co-workers, the public and residents.
• Ability to utilize strong interpersonal aptitude and discretion in dealing with complaints.
• Engages in open communication with facilities management team and works well with others.
• Strong integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of related maintenance or groundskeeping experience

Required/Preferred education and/or experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Apartment complex maintenance experience.

Travel Required:

Yes (limited, to the Denver Metro Area)

Attractive benefits package, including generous paid time off (sick/vacation days) and 12 holidays. One-week closure in both winter and summer (paid outside of PTO). Matching employer 403(b) plan. Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental and vision plans for employee and dependents. Virtual telemedicine program. Voluntary supplemental Short-Term Disability and other similar benefits. Plus, company paid life and long-term disability insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

FSA and HSA accounts. Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Discounted Early Learning Childcare services available.