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THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION, MONDAY-FRIDAY WORK SCHEDULE WITH COMPLETE BENEFITS PACKAGE. PLEASE READ QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE APPLYING.
Heritage Community Initiatives is honored to celebrate our fourth decade of serving families in forty communities
within Allegheny County through our Education, Transportation and Nutrition programs. Each year, Heritage provides highly accredited academically-based early learning and out-of-school time programming for over 300 at
risk children. Heritage Community Transportation, a fixed-route transit service in operation for 20 years, provides over 7,000 rides each month for residents in largely transit-isolated communities. Heritage is the only human services nonprofit in the Commonwealth designated as a provider of public transportation. More than 100,000 meals are served each year by our Nutrition Services. Our organization has provided over 75,000 meals to the youth of Braddock, Pennsylvania – the organization’s hometown – and environs during the summer months.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for carrying out a wide variety of repairs, maintenance and
improvement services while possessing a broad range of craftsmanship and practical skills in order to accomplish
assignments. Assignments can include, but are not limited to: painting, gardening, building repairs, processing
maintenance requests, etc. The Maintenance Coordinator will be required to maintain a clean and safe work
environment within Heritage buildings as well as the upkeep of all Heritage properties. This key position, which
reports directly to Executive Assistant/Operations Manager, requires an individual who is both flexible and
reliable as they will play the leadership role in making certain our buildings and properties are well-maintained
and in compliance with all regulations and ordinances as required.
Responsibilities
● Oversee the maintenance of all three buildings and more than twenty properties
Fulfill Maintenance/Facility request orders that include repairs in the building(s) year-round. Seasonal
work includes snow shoveling and salting around the buildings in the winter during inclement weather (if
applicable), cutting of hedges (occasionally) and daily trash pickup outside of building
● Transports meals to our education programs and Nutrition clients
● Assists the Nutrition Department (assignments vary based upon programmatic need and staffing
assignments)
● Deliver supplies to our programs
● Replenish soap/toilet paper/paper towels in classrooms and bathrooms at our Early Learning Center
● Assistance at community affair events (example: setting up tables/tents/props, etc…)
● Daily trash pickup outside of our Early Learning Center, tenants and playground to ensure cleanliness and
safety
● Work with the President’s office to ensure all construction projects are moving forward and meeting
compliance requirements
● Occasional Vacuuming/Mopping/Cleaning/Trash removal
● This is a full-time position that may require work outside of normal business hours on occasion and
respond to emergency situations during and after normal business hours
● Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Previous experience in maintenance or related field
● Must be able to lift 30+ pounds
● Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required
● Current health assessment and TB test
● Current FBI, Child Abuse, National Sex Offender and State Criminal Background clearances or be able to
attain all clearances within 30 days of hire
● Familiarity with handheld tools and equipment
● Previous maintenance experience required
● Excellent at handling repairs and minor renovations
● Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
● Ability to establish and maintain effective work and community relationships and partnerships
● Must enjoy working around children of all ages
● Provide quality, cost effective workmanship
● Detail and deadline oriented
● Customer service focused
● Effective communication
● Insure the efficient use of materials and maintain adequate stock of necessary supplies in a cost-effective
manner
● Team player who can work independently
● Well organized and apt in problem-solving
● Identify and report the need for major repairs
● ServSafe certification preferred or must complete training within first 30 days
● Ability to professionally interface with constituents, tenants, community members, etc.