17.52-18.32 per hour $17.52-$18.32 | Closes 30-May-2024 (PST) | 499 West 4th Avenue, Eugene, OR, United States | Hourly | Maintenance | Full Time

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We are looking for a full-time team-oriented Maintenance Technician to add to ShelterCare's fantastic facilities team. What we offer:

• 12 paid holidays a year

• NO weekends

• Pet friendly environment

• Paid volunteer hours

• Wellness stipend

• Public Loan Service Forgiveness qualified employer

• Centrally Located with FREE parking

• This position works ½ day on Fridays!

  ShelterCare is a non-profit that believes in "housing first", we meet people where they are. This role will be involved in the repair and upkeep of all ShelterCare facilities including apartments and houses. You would be doing indoor and outdoor painting, drywall, perform dry-rot repair, frame doors, install windows, and perform floor repair underlayment, tile, carpet and vinyl. You will also do some minor plumbing, such as clearing drains and toilets, replacing hot water tanks, faucets, shower valves, etc. You'll perform many mechanical repair tasks, such as replacing, repairing and cleaning exhaust fans, dryer ducts and vents, and servicing existing furnaces, filters, etc. You will change outlets, Switches, GFI"s, fixtures; you'll rebuild heaters, thermostats, change bulbs & ballast, etc.

  Being team oriented and maintaining consistent attendance is vital to the ongoing work of ShelterCare's maintenance team. Once trained you will be on the emergency on-call schedule.

  It's very important to note that you'll be interacting with ShelterCare clients on a daily basis. Most of ShelterCare's clients have either a history of homelessness and/or serious mental illness.

  The starting hourly wage for this position is $17.52 - $18.32 depending on a number of factors.

  What you bring to ShelterCare:

  Required

• Aptitude for learning quickly

• Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, etc.

• Be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time

• Knowledge of fencing, concrete work, furniture refinishing and preventative maintenance

• Must be available for weekly rotating on-call schedule

• Ability to drive agency vehicles

• Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check

  Preferred

• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness

  Ready to apply? Click the apply now button and submit your resume and references. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes!

  We encourage members of marginalized communities to apply for this role.

  Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

  ShelterCare is a participant in the E-Verify Program