This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days
Coalition Mission
The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.
The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.
Our Philosophy of Service
We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.
We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:
1. Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
2. Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
3. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
4. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
5. Using resources judiciously and effectively.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance duties involving inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair within all CCH commercial buildings, while also becoming familiar with the large diversity of systems and practices within the department.
Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties involved in the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, testing, monitoring, repair and servicing of equipment, components, building facilities, fleet vehicles, and any other items associated with the commercial facilities of CCH.
Identifies and implements effective courses of action to complete a diversity of daily assigned work tasks.
Ensures timely and accurate completion of company work orders, active and preventative maintenance tasks, maintaining detailed record/log of all actions.
Coordinates work assignments with other teammates or departments, as needed.
Communicates with team, maintenance manager and/or all other invested parties on the status of the work in progress and/or completed.
Operates necessary manual and electric tools and equipment. Inventories chemicals and supplies.
Maintains the facilities storage area/shop area in a neat and organized fashion.
Ensures the consistent application of OSHA safety standards (ie- hazardous materials, PPE, confined space entry, fire & emergency planning, lockout/tagout, etc.)
Assists in keeping the common areas of the CCH commercial buildings in presentable fashion, including but not limited to items such as trash removal and custodial duties.
Provides seasonal de-icing and removal of snow from walks, common areas and parking lot areas for the safety of all clients, employees and visitors.
Provides care and maintenance to landscaped building areas including flowers beds, shrubs, trees, grass, weed control, and any other landscaping projects.
Operates and inspects CCH vehicles for transit to facilities for their respective duties/assignments.
Reports unusual and/or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property and/or individuals on site to the Maintenance Manager.
Respond to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Job Competencies
High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Previous hands-on maintenance experience highly preferred, especially in a medical or hospital setting.
Basic knowledge, skill and ability to comply with OSHA safety standards.
Knowledge of basic principles, methods, techniques, tools, equipment and machinery commonly used in the field.
A working understanding of ordinances and regulations and safety practices pertaining to the trade.
Understanding of issues related to homelessness including common physical & mental health conditions, recovery-oriented, evidence-based interventions, complexities within provided services, and trauma-informed care.
Collaborates cross-departmentally with Coalition staff to grow & contribute to the success of program objectives, culture, & a positive working environment.
Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments.
Approaches tasks with thoroughness and consistency and holds value for precision and thoughtful review of work to ensure strong outcomes.
Must be able to communicate information clearly and effectively through multiple mediums to diverse audiences.
Must be able to remain calm, think clearly, and apply sound judgement in high-pressure situations.
Must be able to access and interpret information from computer screens and printed materials.
Must be able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with respective stakeholders.
Must be able to adhere to process protocol.
Department Overview & Requirements
Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community is designed to provide effective and comprehensive services to those who are homeless or at at-risk of homelessness in an effort to end their cycle of homelessness and promote health, wellbeing and active citizenship. These supports include direct access to housing with enhanced services including education, vocation and job training opportunities, linkage to co-occurring behavior health and primary health care, acquisition of income, benefits and entitlements. The program staff works as a team to ensure continuity of care.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.
Physical Demands
Moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand, sit, and walk though out operational work hours.
Must be able to write, type and use telephones, cellphone and online phone.
Frequent use of hand and power tools; ability to operate a variety of mechanical/industrial equipment.
Valid driver’s license required.
Working Conditions
Works on-site primarily in indoor/outdoor environments.
Variable hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call crisis response, may be required.
Frequent interpersonal interaction, in addition to weekly meetings and trips out of the office.
May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noxious fumes, excessive noise, and bugs/pests.
May be exposed to direct and vicarious trauma including escalated behavior, substance use, death, and mental health disorders.
Travel to other sites within Colorado may be required as business dictates.
Business operations may continue in various weather conditions, including snow, extreme cold, hot, and other potentially severe conditions.
Employee Acknowledgement of Receipt of Job Description
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for employees performing this job. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract of employment. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (“CCH” or “Coalition”) may change job descriptions at any time, with or without notice, as service needs require.
CCH is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, health condition related to pregnancy, military status or any other applicable status protected by law.
Coalition Benefits:
We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
- Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
- Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
- Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.
