Home Repair Mechanic I - General Contractor

Description:

Company name: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Title of position: Home Repair Mechanic – Housing

Position type:Full Time

Pay range: $39,375.00 - $45,581.48.

Location: PCA Main Building

THE ORGANIZATION

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers. PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes 13 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and 3 weeks' vacation depending on tenure.

Requirements:

Description of Role: Under the supervision of the Production Manager, performs quality home repairs, picks up materials when necessary and completes approved repairs in houses assigned by the Housing Department for any of the home repair and modification programs.

Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to read and write English.

Job Responsibilities:

a. Perform repairs in houses as indicated on work orders, and as required to meet established work quality and work safety standards.

b. Evaluate when a repair need has progressed beyond the scope of the program and notify his/her supervisor.

c. Without on-site supervision, complete quality carpentry, plumbing and electrical work which does not require building permits or building trade licenses.

d. Check and ensure that required materials are at the job site prior to the beginning of a job and report any missing items.

e. Report to the office exact starting and ending time and hours on each job and maintains communication so that the office is aware of mechanic's location at all times. Maintain and complete accurate records of travel, inventory, work hours on site and other paperwork as required.

f. Work co-operatively with other Home Repair Mechanics. Work to increase and perfect technical skills.

g. Report to the Production Manager any unusual problems or situations of elderly homeowners which require follow-up by the Social Worker.

h. Maintain mandatory inventory and orders needed items through the Materials Coordinator.

i. Assume responsibility for all tools and materials received from PCA.

j. Explain to the homeowner how each new item works. Clean up work area before leaving.

k. Perform other duties as directed by the Production Manager or his designate.

Job Requirements:

• Four + years full-time experience in the building trades
• Must be familiar with all building repair functions plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record (clear driving record for past 3 years)
• Dependable transportation and car liability insurance
• Hand tools
• Sensitive in working with the frail elderly homeowner.
• Ability to follow written directions
• Must be dependable

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All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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