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SupportWorks Housing

Maintenance Apprentice

SupportWorks Housing, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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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 Apprentice

Sweep, mop, wax, buff and seal all floors and stairways

Clean buildings (including staff offices and common areas).

Maintain grounds by cleaning up all debris on sidewalks and removing litter

Turnover units and apartments to include cleaning, painting and repairs

Complete work orders, minor maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance tasks (filter changes, smoke detector checks, vent cleaning, lighting checks, leak checks, etc.)

Assist with inspections, reporting all violations, discrepancies and damage

Ensure all buildings and building systems are operating properly, including emergency doors, signs and lights and secured areas such as mechanical and storage rooms.

Ensure compliance with standard safety programs and procedures

Report all tenant complaints and/or tenant work requests to the Property Manager

Qualifications

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

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!

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

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Individual and Family Services

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