Maintenance Technician

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We are looking for a full-time team-oriented Maintenance Technician to add to Shelter Care's facilities team to perform a wide range of maintenance duteies at assigned Shelter Care properties.

What we offer:

* 12 paid holidays a year

* Generous paid time off

* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

* Pet friendly environment

* Paid volunteer hours

* Wellness stipend

* PSLF - Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Shelter Care facilities department of Eugene, OR is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician. This role will be involved in the repair and upkeep of all Shelter Care facilities including apartments and houses. You will be doing indoor and outdoor painting; drywall; perform dry-rot repair; frame doors; install windows; and perform floor repair underlayment, tile, carpet and vinyl. You will also do some minor plumbing;

such as clearing drains and toilets; replacing hot water tanks, faucets, shower valves, etc. You'll perform many mechanical repair tasks, such as replacing, repairing and cleaning exhaust fans, dryer ducts and vents, and servicing existing furnaces, filters, etc. You will change outlets;
Switches; GFI's; fixtures; you'll rebuild heaters, thermostats, change bulbs & ballast, etc. See attached position description for full job duties.

The Maintenance Technician is a non-exempt; hourly poistion and earns a starting wage of $20.33 - $22.00 per hour depending on a number of factors.

Being team oriented and maintaining consistent attendance is vital to the ongoing work of Shelter Care's maintenance team. Once trained you will be on the emergency on-call schedule*.

* For the seven consecutive days an employee is on-call, the assigned worker will receive "on-call pay" in the amount of $75 for the five weekdays and $125 for the weekend on-call for a total of $200 for a seven-day shift.

It's very important to note that you'll be interacting with Shelter Care clients on a daily basis. Most of Shelter Care's clients have either a history of homelessness and/or serious mental illness.

ABOUT SHELTERCARE

Shelter Care is a social services agency that is directed by a board of community volunteers. We have multiple programs in the Eugene/Springfield area. We offer a range of housing solutions combined with wraparound services for families and community members who are experiencing homelessness, on the verge of becoming homeless and have a serious mental illness. Because of the variety of services we offer, we are able to help many people in our community.

In addition to making a difference for the vulnerable populations we serve, we offer a fun, positive company culture and opportunities for professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Aptitude for learning quickly;
Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, etc;
Be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time;
Knowledge of fencing, concrete work, furniture refinishing and preventative maintenance;
Must be available for weekly rotating on-call schedule;
Ability to drive agency vehicles;
Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check

Preferred

Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness

To ensure legal and ethical compliance and protect client confidentiality, Shelter Care screens all applicants to avoid dual relationships between staff and former behavioral health clients. Please note that former behavioral health clients are not eligible for employment but may be considered for limited volunteer opportunities in select departments.

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We encourage members of marginalized communities to apply for this role.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

Shelter Care is a participant in the E-Verify Program