Maintenance Technician - Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

Maintenance Technician

Full Time | Day Shift

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for LSS Affordable Senior Housing to split time between two facilities in Columbus and Groveport, Ohio. LSS Affordable Housing offers reliable and affordable apartments to more than 1,000 seniors throughout Ohio at 21 sites.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

Requirements for a Maintenance Technician with Lutheran Social Services:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years' experience in building maintenance or related field.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards.

Responsibilities for a Maintenance Technician with Lutheran Social Services:

• Performs routine and/or basic mechanical maintenance throughout the assigned facility including completing repairs on plumbing, electrical, appliances, and HVAC systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance on facility equipment, maintains maintenance rooms, janitorial rooms, and related storage areas in a clean and organized manner to LSS standards.
• Performs routine custodial and basic carpentry duties as assigned including painting (interior and exterior), patching and spackling drywall, installing/removing flooring, and other basic carpentry and finish work.
• Reviews, analyzes, prioritizes, and completes work schedule based on individual work order requests, as well as routine maintenance and grounds keeping requirements.
• Acts as principal liaison to residents regarding status of work order requests.
• Keeps community manager apprised of work order status.
• Maintains accurate records including inventories of tools, supplies, and appliances.
• Maintains vacancy reconditioning logs, work order log book, and all other necessary documents.
• Performs routine HUD and LSS required safety inspections and documents results.
• Participates as needed for bi-annual inspections by the Directors of Risk Management and Facilities Maintenance.
• Performs basic facility maintenance including checking, filling, and/or replacing equipment fluids and filters, screens, etc.
• Notifies supervisor of damage or decay to any area of the facility including building structure, catch basis, walkways, and parking lot.
• Manages snow removal for the facility. This includes ensuring all steps, walkways and emergency exits are free of snow and ice, removing snow from parking areas and away from the building, walkways, driveways, and parked cars.
• Applies ice melt products to ensure safe environment.
• Provides accessibility and support for contracted outside service providers as required.
• Promote the highest quality of life for residents by ensuring the building, grounds, and systems are maintained to the highest quality standards and within the assigned HUD facility's operating budget.
• Maintains OSHA and OBWC work standards and records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community.

About Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.