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Maintenance Associate (Trenton, NJ)

Can you look into the eyes of someone who is struggling and see their pain – while also seeing their potential? Are you passionate about providing opportunities to help people rebuild their lives?

The Mission is looking to expand our team of committed staff members who are dedicated to creating an environment where those who have nowhere else to turn can live with dignity, experience hope and see new opportunities.

Maintenance Associate/Driver The Rescue Mission of Trenton is seeking aMaintenance Associate. The position is supervised by the Facility Manager in conjunction with the Director of Facilities and the Warehouse Dock Coordinator, the position is critical in coordinating pickup and delivery for our Industrial Salvage Services and also helping to maintain physical facilities and properties. In addition to routine and non-routine maintenance and custodial duties the position operates Rescue Mission vehicles in compliance with all motor vehicle laws and safety requirements, maintains vehicles in a safe operating condition, and performs other duties including the loading and unloading of trucks as directed. About the Rescue Mission of Trenton: Located in Trenton New Jersey we serve men and women who have no place else to turn for shelter, clothing, treatment and food. We provide a safe, clean, warm refuge for the homeless, the hungry, the transient and the addicted. Our services encourage individuals to reach their greatest potential and create an environment where one can live with dignity, build self-esteem, responsibility and hope. Your contribution to the work of our mission will be invaluable in fulfilling our mission and we look forward to welcoming you to our team. What it’s like to work at the Rescue Mission of Trenton: Rescue Mission of Trenton was founded in 1915 and is a non-profit organization that helps rescue people from themselves and their situations. Our dedicated staff in the Shelter and our Behavioral Health Unit offer care, support and encouragement to all that reside here. We value dignity, communication and helping each of our clients reach their full potential. Clients/residents are assisted by staff with treatment options, medical help, job placement, financial planning, education, counseling and mental health treatment. Our staff works diligently with the clients to get ID, an income and the things necessary to help them with transitioning to become self-sufficient.

Qualifications For Position: High School diploma or Associates degree, required OR Equivalent life experience required if educational qualifications not met OR Minimum 1-2 years experience in maintenance and/or engineering field Critical thinking, equipment maintenance and selection, visualization, facility, repairingAbility to TroubleshootAbility to lift over 50 pounds. Ability to use hand and power tools, forklift and jack Basic knowledge of usage of Microsoft Office (Word an Excel) A valid driver's license Position Details: Pick-Up / Deliveries

• Picks up donations and deliveries according to assignment

• Loads and unloads truck to maximize volume and minimize damage to donations.

• Cooperates with store personnel in scheduling deliveries and returns to warehouse

  Maintenance & Documentation

• Maintains records of receipts, deliveries, fuel consumption and mileage traveled as required

• Maintains vehicles in clean, orderly, and safe operating condition including daily inspections

• Prepares accurate charitable donation receipt and other needs of customer contact

• Refuels vehicle at the end of each day

  Safety

• Oversees resident(s) assigned to route according to Rescue Mission policies

• Completes daily safety checklist prior to leaving Rescue Mission

• Immediately reports any deficiencies in safety or mechanical operation to supervisors

• Obeys traffic laws and follows established traffic and transportation procedures

  Physical Facilities

• Assists in maintaining physical facilities as necessary to ensure client, staff and customer safety and adherence to all applicable building, fire, safety and sanitary codes

• Helps maintain vehicle fleet in good working order

• Coordinates repairs to vehicles with vendors and reviews prices for repair services

• Performs regular preventative maintenance on equipment or facilities

• Performs basic machinist duties and responsibilities

• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, trouble shooting and repair of machines or equipment

• Reads and interrupts equipment manuals/work orders to perform maintenance and service

• Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions

• Uses hand/power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties

• Assists in supervision and training of residents in work therapy program

  Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-4p Hourly Rate: $19 plus an additional $1.00 per hour worked paid out quarterly.

The Rescue Mission of Trenton is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a harassment-free work environment. The Mission provides equal employment opportunities for all without regard to any form of intentional or unintentional harassment or discrimination based on regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, breastfeeding, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Covid-19

Rescue Mission of Trenton requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to start of employment, unless the Rescue Mission of Trenton has granted the employee a medical or religious exemption.

Department: Maintenance

This is a full time position