Maintenance Assistant II

Position Title

Maintenance Assistant II

Louisville, KY

Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hud Housing - South Oaks

Community Administrator

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non‑profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low‑income seniors, as well as care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.

When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission‑driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

• Health and Wellness (Employee Assistance Plans, Health and Wellness Program, Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Met Life Legal Plans)
• Financial Wellbeing (Competitive Compensation Packages, Life Insurance (company paid), 403(b) retirement plan with company fund matching, Employee discounts, Loan forgiveness options through federal programs, All company‑paid benefits and paid time off effective day one)
• Work Culture (Commitment Committee, Justice Committee, Integrity Committee, Compassion Committee, Retention Committee)

Under direct supervision provides general maintenance and janitorial activities for Volunteers of America buildings and properties.

• One year of experience in general building and/or plant maintenance preferred.
• Preferred experience in a specialty area (i.e., painting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to diagnose and problem‑solve; ability to effectively communicate with staff, clients, visitors, and vendors; ability to use power tools; ability to follow directions required.
• Knowledge of cleaning, waxing, buffing, sweeping and similar janitorial activities.
• Must learn and apply agency and personnel policies and procedures, fire and safety codes and regulations; appropriate federal, state and local regulations; and OSHA regulations.

• Performs various maintenance activities such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plaster and drywall repair, interior painting and prep work. (Staff does not perform maintenance functions requiring licensed personnel, such as electrical work unless properly licensed.)
• Repairs and maintains agency equipment, appliances and maintenance/operations vehicles.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on agency building, on agency equipment, appliances and maintenance/operations vehicles.
• Performs janitorial services including sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing floors, dusting, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, restocking common areas and restrooms with paper towels, soap, and other supplies of a similar nature.
• Completes required paperwork.
• Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI Committee.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Entry level

Management and Manufacturing

Non‑profit Organizations