Maintenance Technician- Part Time

Job Description

*THIS IS A D.O.T. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION AND IS SUBJECT TO A QUARTERLY RANDOM DRUG SCREEN IF HIRED*

Make a Difference / Who We Are:

Pioneer Resources is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to help people with disabilities and seniors obtain independence and dignity by creating opportunities for participation in the community using our four pillars of service:

A place to live; affordable housing and specialized homes

A place to learn; vocational training, ABA therapy & community living supports programs

A place to grow and play; Pioneer Trails camping and recreational programs

A way to get there; one of the largest transportation fleets on the lakeshore

Pioneer Resources is a great place to work! Members of our team are an energizing mix of veteran staff from over 38 years of experience to those only recently discovering their passion for helping others. Our workforce respects the diversity of the people we serve and those we serve alongside. Pioneer Resources offers a rewarding work experience that strategically meets the needs of our community while fostering employee success with personal fulfillment and work-life balance. As an employee of Pioneer Resources, you will have the unique opportunity to touch the lives of those in your community every time you come to work!

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time position that works on average less than 20 hours a week. Additional hours may be required. This position has a flexible schedule that may vary based on agency needs at the discretion of the direct supervisor and/or CEO.

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician diagnoses and performs minor/routine maintenance and repairs for all the properties of Pioneer Resources. The Maintenance Technician may also do the same for select, outside entities on a non-routine basis.

Essential Functions:

On a daily basis, diagnoses and performs minor/routine maintenance and repair functions. Typical categories of work include, but are not limited to:

- Simple Electrical -Plumbing

- Carpentry -Painting

- Appliances -Home systems (furnace, A/C, etc.)

- Roofing -Flooring

- Moving items -Cement

Completes maintenance requests within 24 hours whenever possible. Responds immediately to emergencies.

Provides creative solutions to repair issues.

Conducts all business in accordance with Pioneer Resources policies and procedures as well as city, county, state and federal laws, i.e., OSHA, MSHDA, HUD, ADA.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other duties, as assigned.

Education/Talent Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or technical school.

Valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable according to Pioneer Resources’ Policy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to prioritize both self and others’ workloads and work with minimal supervision; high degree of self-direction.

Solid reasoning skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Basic computer skills required.

Work Experience Requirements:

1 year of construction or maintenance related experience.

The ability to read and write English, and the ability to comprehend written instructions and record information. Basic math skills to measure and calculate quantities.

Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and a general knowledge of the trades.

The capacity to work in a team with intermittent supervision.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to prioritize Maintenance Requests.

Ability to be flexible in response to varying situations.

The ability to work respectfully and courteously with a wide variety of individuals.

This employee will be required to successfully complete all required initial and update trainings.

This position requires driving. Individuals must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, three (3) or more years of driving experience, less than six (6) points, and no exclusionary violations on driving record.

. - Record keeping ability.

Must show flexibility with changing job demands.

Travel:

Some travel may be required; however, this temporary position does not operate company vehicles, so use of personal vehicle would be required and/or transportation between sites with authorized agency driver is needed. Travel should be expected less than 50% of the time.

Travel is primarily local, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Work Environment:

This position works in close proximity to people. While the majority of working time is spent indoors in a residential environment or office, employees in this position may work outdoors in all seasons. Example: Snow blowing, cleaning gutters, painting, etc.

Physical Demands of the Job:

Heavy work. Up to 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds. Example: Lifting bags of salt, or soil, loading generators, etc. Moving and lifting of furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc.