Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Come work at our brand new property in Richmond! $3500 hiring bonus available!

A career at Virginia Supportive Housing is a choice. We are here because we are driven to make a difference. We serve our most vulnerable neighbors by removing the barriers that have prevented them from maintaining stable housing, health, and wellness. We meet people where they are and treat them with dignity and respect. We support them through their unique challenges and traumas resulting from homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We give them support even when they don't know they need it. We don't give up.

We embody our values: Compassion, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Wellness, and Integrity. We expect every teammate to embrace our core competencies of Communication, Collaboration, Persistence, Safety, and Quality in everything we do.

This work can be hard, but the impact is real. If you are committed, caring and resilient and looking to make a difference, a career at VSH is for you.

The Role: Full Time Maintenance Technician

What you'll do:

Complete work orders and walk-through inspections

Ensure all buildings and building systems are operating properly

Perform electrical repairs such as outlets, wall switches, light fixtures and circuits

Perform plumbing work such as cleaning pipe clogs, replacing fittings, stopping leaks

Repair or replace glass, tile, cove base, fixtures, blinds, locks, doorknobs, hinges, etc.

Paint interior surfaces and perform carpentry work

Review supply and equipment inventory and place orders

Complete unit turnovers

Conduct quarterly inspections and preventive maintenance

Maintain grounds

Assist in 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-call rotation

What you'll bring to VSH:

High school diploma or educational equivalent

Minimum one (1) year experience in building and grounds maintenance

Valid VA Driver's License, clean driving record and dependable transportation

Basic building maintenance/grounds maintenance tools to perform the job

A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills

What We Offer: A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans starting after one month of employment. Short term/long term disability and life insurance at no cost, plus voluntary life insurance. An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and a 403b retirement plan with a company match. A generous PTO plan including vacation, sick and personal days, and 13 paid holidays!