$500.00 Sign-On Bonus

Company Overview

Foundation Communities (FC) is a local, homegrown nonprofit. Founded in 1990, we provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families, veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles. We own and operate 26 communities all over Austin and in North Texas.

FC’s supportive housing communities are committed to a culture of respect, acceptance and inclusion. We strive to maintain a caring and responsive environment free of discrimination, violence, and bullying. We accept and embrace all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious preference, disability, and veteran status.

In compliance with Foundation Communities’ duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, Foundation Communities is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they request and receive a reasonable accommodation.

Position Summary: The primary responsibility of Assistant Maintenance is to ensure all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to market ready status, and that service requests are completed in a timely manner. Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Maintenance in his/her absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor parts, supplies and equipment inventory. Ask lead maintenance to order parts/supplies when necessary
• Provide support to all other maintenance staff
• Participate in quarterly property inspections
• Remove trash from outside each shift
• Assist Lead maintenance with the preventative maintenance log
• Clean vacant apartments
• Check emails to stay abreast property and organization communications
• Required to be on call
• Provide excellent customer service to all residents
• May be required to work at other Foundation Communities properties in the Austin area as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.
• Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
• 2-4 years of practical experience with demonstration of required skills.
• Make-ready experience helpful with good understanding of pools, plumbing, electrical, etc..
• Fair housing training and certification for Apartment Maintenance Technician preferred. Additional Certifications (i.e. HVAC) preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the following functions are required:

• CONSTANTLY: standing/walking, bending/stooping/squatting, pushing/pulling, grasping/gripping, reaching above the shoulder, climbing, lifting between 0 and 25 pounds.
• FREQUENTLY: coordination of hand/eye/foot, finger dexterity, lifting between 26 and 50 pounds.
• May be required to provide coverage/help at other supportive housing communities as needed

Compensation, Benefits, & Perks

Starting compensation is $17.00 to $19.00 per hour. Full time staff are eligible for health insurance and retirement benefits.

FC’s supportive housing communities serve many people with lived experience of homelessness, those who have mental health issues, chronic illness and/or substance use issues. The FDA will provide strong customer service by being consistent, fair, transparent and respectful in all interactions with residents.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

$17.00 per hour. Benefits for Full Time Permanent Staff includes. $500.00 Sign-On Bonus.

• Paid Time Off: Earn 2 weeks of vacation in your first 2 years, then 3 weeks after your 5th year, etc.; Personal Time; Bereavement; Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Pay: 12 paid holidays plus your birthday.
• Health, Dental, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Wellness Program for reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This benefit provides you and household members with confidential 24/7 phone support and referral for personal issues, including mental health, stress, legal and family problems. You may also meet with a counselor 3X per year for each presenting issue.
• Retirement Plan: After 12 months of employment and 1000 hours of service (& age 21), you become eligible for our 401(k)-retirement plan. Features a 2% match if you contribute and a 3% safe harbor contribution for all eligible participants. This is like getting a 5% raise!
• Holiday Bonus provided annually based on years of service
• Housing: After 6 months of employment, if you work a minimum of 20 hours per week, you may be eligible to reside at a Foundation Communities property and receive a 20% discount off the unit’s market rate at move-in.
• Paid trainings for career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This benefit provides you and household members with confidential 24/7 phone support and referral for personal issues, including mental health, stress, legal and family problems. You may also meet with a counselor 3X per year for each presenting issue.
• Service Awards: After 12 months of employment, you will receive a gift to recognize your service. Additional awards are available as your tenure increases.
• Housing: After 6 months of employment, if you work a minimum of 20 hours per week, you may be eligible to reside at a Foundation Communities property and receive a 20% discount off the unit’s market rate at move-in.
• Pay Increases: Opportunities for performance-based and cost-of-living pay increases
• Casual work environment

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Constantly: walking, sitting at a desk, grasping/gripping, bending/stooping/squatting, finger dexterity, computer input, coordination of hand, eye & foot
• Frequently: standing for long periods of time, climb stairs, twisting
• Occasionally: reach above shoulder height, lift 20-30 lbs., do push/pull motions, and driving.

While this job description covers the main responsibilities of the job, it is not intended to cover every aspect of the job, and other responsibilities may be assigned.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.

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