Maintenance Technician

New Hope of Indiana is hiring for a Maintenance Technician. If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping individuals with developmental disabilities, this is the place! It's not just a job, it's a calling.

About Us:

New Hope of Indiana has been voted a Top Workplace by Indy Star for the last 7 years in a row and we truly value our associates.

We have been in the Indy community for over 40 years and we remain committed to supporting individuals and families, encouraging them to live their most independent, fulfilling lives. We are making an impact in our communities every day through services for individuals with disabilities and advocacy efforts.

Our Benefits - the New Hope difference:

New Hope recognizes the importance of a work environment that fosters respect, dignity, diversity, teamwork, personal growth, training, and development. We maintain a compassionate culture that supports work/life balance and we believe in the power of our associates. Each associate enjoys benefits including:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Attractive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 100% employer paid short-term/long-term disability
• 100% employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

About the Job - Maintenance Technician:You will be involved in all phases of rental property, grounds maintenance and remodeling that can be done without major renovation. You'll be doing minor repairs such as plumbing, electrical, and equipment repair. You will do routine grounds maintenance, moving and assembling furniture and equipment, and preventative maintenance inspections.

Duties - Maintenance Technician:

• Performs reactive repair and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor or designee.
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements and/or life safety codes when applicable
• Performs carpentry and remodeling work.
• Performs minor electrical and plumbing work, including occasional installations.
• Prepares various wall surfaces and performs drywall work.
• Applies paint, wallpaper, and other finishes to surfaces.
• Repairs and maintains household appliances and utilities.
• Moves and assembles furniture and equipment.
• Performs ground keeping and landscaping tasks, including snow removal, as necessary.
• Coordinates major equipment repair as assigned.
• Enters detailed notes and updates status of assigned work orders in NHI's electronic work order system, and tends to work email, at least twice daily.
• Purchases supplies needed for work orders and submits all purchasing documentation daily.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of tools and equipment, ensuring they are always clean operable.
• Utilizes NHI-owned maintenance equipment and transportation vehicles to complete assigned tasks.

What qualifications do I need to be a Maintenance Technician at New Hope?

• Two (2)
  -years' experience in property maintenance or a similar role, such as property management, apartment maintenance, construction/remodeling, or specialized trade experience.
• Must be comfortable having frequent contact with people who have disabilities
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Indiana Driver's License and submit proof of insurance
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

New Hope of Indiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.