Maintenance Technician

A career at SupportWorks Housing, formerly 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.

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 SupportWorks 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 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 14 paid holidays!

What you'll bring to SupportWorks:

• 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

SupportWorks conducts pre-employment drug testing, criminal background and reference checking on all applicants hired.