Maintenance Assistant

About VOAWW:

Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives that allow us to better serve and uplift our community – and each other. Volunteers of America Western Washington is officially a designated CARE informed organization.

Benefits (Full time)
Vacation and Sick Time:
Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours

Competitive compensation

Holidays: 8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care

Free Employee Assistance program
403(b) Retirement Plan matching

Professional Development opportunities

General Function:

Responsible for the performing the general maintenance of property, building and other facilities matters. This position will work in coordination and report to the Maintenance Manager as they perform routine and preventative maintenance, groundskeeping, and janitorial duties. Collaborates with various vendors to maintain facilities and to ensure agency expenditures are kept in line.

Principal

Activities:

Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various facilities/sites which may include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting tasks.

Exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person.

Other duties as assigned.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

Buildings, grounds at various facilities/sites owned, leased, or operated by Volunteers of America will be properly maintained and repaired in a timely fashion.#voaww1

Education and

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years’ experience as janitor/maintenance including but not limited to plumbing, light electrical, drywall, painting. Landscaping and carpentry.

Knowledge of cleaning supplies, equipment and chemical makeup including OSHA standards.

Must be knowledgeable and have experience with hand, power, and landscaping tools.

Must be friendly, professional, and able to work with all levels of employees/volunteers.

Competency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the internet for research and accessing services and other relevant tools for email, timekeeping, and data entry.

Current clean Washington State driver’s license required.

May be required to drive their personal vehicle for work on occasion.

Will be based in Everett and perform maintenance at sites as far north as Bellingham, south to Seattle, east to Skykomish/Sultan and other locations as needed.

Ability to lift 50+ pounds as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals’ race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
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