Maintenance Technician at Senior Housing Options in Denver, CO

Apply Description Senior Housing Options, Inc., a non-profit providing affordable, safe housing and care for seniors and people with disabilities, has a great opportunity for a Maintenance Tech to join our Home Office. If you enjoy caring for others, working for a non-profit, and having a mission that you can believe in, then join our professional team at Senior Housing Options! Summary/Objective: This is a hybrid position with the primary purpose to maintain the building’s infrastructure and respond to Maintenance Requests within a needed function. This position follows strict policies and procedures. This hybrid position may also dedicate 10-20% of its time as assigned by the supervisor to driving & transporting Staff and Residents to various activities. Essential Functions: · Performs a function within the Facilities and Maintenance team including but not limited to painting, pest control, HVAC, grounds keeping, snow removal, general maintenance, etc. · Complete Maintenance Requests within specialized area in a timely manner following SHO policies and procedures · Performs work assignments around the community and maintain community grounds and projects dictated to or as assigned. · Moves company vehicles as necessary to pick up, transport and return residents, staff and supplies as assigned. · Follows all safety protocols , specialized training and requirements for utilizing vehicles and transporting people. · Follow fire and safety procedures. · Follow established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures. · Be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals stored and used at the facility · Maintain records through unit files and property management files as directed by the property manager/Administrator. · Report any accidents/incidents or hazards to supervisor or manager regardless of severity · Maintain a written "check out" system if tools or equipment are lent to other SHO facilities, being repaired or otherwise taken off the premises. · Maintain all tools and equipment in good, safe condition and use according to manufacturers' recommendations. · Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information · Communicate and coordinate with residents in scheduling work to be performed in resident's/tenant’s room; treat residents/tenants and their property with dignity and respect. · Maintain communication lines with property management and other personnel by attending required meetings as appropriate. · May assist with moving large & small items within facilities and buildings. · Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Assistant Director, Facilities & Maintenance Requirements Working Conditions/Physical Activities: · Works throughout various facilities and grounds · Required to drive company vehicles including transporting people as assigned. · Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours · This position may require lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis several times per day. · An individual in this position may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, extreme cold below 32 degrees for more than one hour at a time and extreme heat over 100 degrees for more than one hour at a time · May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. Competencies: · Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-technical assistance in a simple, straightforward manner · Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents and a commitment to dealing fairly with all · Friendly demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience and high ethical character · Maintains a professional demeanor and responds with urgency. · Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail · Basic computer/internet knowledge and typing skills · Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituents. · Self-directed and proactive; independent problem solver · Demonstrated working knowledge in maintenance functions. · Be open to new ideas and be willing to incorporate them into practice. · Must have ability to drive to various properties to perform specialized maintenance duties. Education and Experience: · High school diploma preferred · Minimum one (1) year prior work experience within specialized maintenance area required · Prior working experience with elderly and/or disabled population a plus · Experience / comfort driving full size vans, shuttle bus, both empty and transporting passengers · Bilingual a plus Valid DL Expected Hours of Work: This role’s hours will be discussed at time of hour. May be called during off hours to respond to emergency or unusual situations. Occasional on-call weekend and holiday work may be required. Salary Description $24-$26