General Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate: $21/hour
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000

Make a Meaningful Impact
Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone's life? Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals to support people with disabilities in achieving independence, connection, and personal fulfillment. We welcome you to apply.

About Achieva
For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person's unique aspirations.

Position Summary:
This individual is responsible for performing general maintenance and repairs, troubleshooting issues, and completing minor home improvement projects across Achieva properties, including residential homes and multiple commercial buildings. This position is supplied with tools, supplies and a company vehicle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the achievement of individuals personal outcomes

• Performs minor repairs and or maintenance to Achieva Facilities and equipment, including, but not limited to, basic carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC repair, and small appliance repairs

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises construction projects performed by outside contractors as directed. Plans, designs, and purchases materials and construct renovation projects at Achieva sites as directed

• Inspects machinery, facilities, and equipment to determine repairs and maintenance as needed

• Inspects the work of vendors to ensure work is in compliance with safety guidelines and completed in a timely manner in accordance with bid specifications

• Implements a preventative maintenance program

• Communicates with Achieva Program personnel concerning emergency problems and responds as necessary

• Submits requests for Supplies and equipment. Orders and Purchases Supplies and equipment as directed

• Provide training to Achieva Program Staff for general repairs such as changing a fuse, checking a circuit breaker, changing a furnace filter, locating water and gas valves for emergency use, etc

• Maintains familiarity with the regulations that govern Achieva Programs

• Basic computer skills and is highly capable of utilizing email

• Experience in utilizing a Work Order system

• Participates in Achieva workgroups or committees as needed

• May be required to provide a cell phone for availability for work purposes. May be eligible for a cell phone stipend

• Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• The equivalent of a high school diploma with two to five years experience in building trades.
  • Must have a working knowledge of, but not limited to, basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and small appliances.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interface with agency and vendor personnel required
• Valid license to drive in the State of Pennsylvania and properly insured vehicle available for daily use. Satisfactory driving record necessary.
• Must meet Act 33 and 34 requirements.

Why Join Achieva?

Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive team

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays for work-life balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412-995-5000 ext 650 or hrsupport@achieva.info.