DescriptionWestmoreland Community Action is currently seeking a full-time Maintenance Specialist. This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of Westmoreland Community Action buildings, equipment, and furniture, as well as leased properties. This includes personally conducting maintenance on plumbing, heating, electrical and other systems and equipment including motor vehicles, as well as hiring and coordinating sub-contractors for specialized services.WCA is a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking.Responsibilities
Ability to operate a variety of motor vehicles. Ability to operate various power tools, Ability to perform basic math and to calculate decimals and percents.
Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including steam flow charts, plumbing schematics, fire and smoke detector zone charts, equipment manuals etc. Interpret, apply, and explain government and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to use and interpret basic engineering terminology.
Perform general building maintenance, perform repairs, perform and manage minor building renovations and perform general grounds maintenance.
Perform repairs such as dry wall patching, replacing plumbing fixtures, tile/backsplash repair, and painting.
Perform general grounds maintenance as required; clear snow from sidewalks and other areas, cut grass, rake leaves, maintain roads etc.
On call 24 hours to provide assistance for emergencies.
Qualifications
High school graduate with technical training, maintenance experience, or any combination of education and experience that provide equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be able to provide or able to obtain Act 33, 34, and 114 clearances.
PA driver's license and insurance as mandated by WCA policy manual.
On call availability.
Job Type: Full-timeBenefits of working at WCA:
100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Polices.
Employer pays 80% of individual Medical Insurance Premium.
16 paid Holiday's.
10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
3.69 hours of sick time accrued per pay period.
8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
Mileage reimbursement
Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve. If you, in good faith, believe that you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter to tell us about your unique qualifications for the position.Work Location: In personPLEASE CLICK "APPLY" ON PACAREERLINK PA. GOV. AND SEE "FOLLOW-UP INSTRUCTIONS"