Overview
Handyman II – Part Time – Brevard County Jobs in Melbourne Village, Brevard, FL at Aging Matters in Brevard
Aging Matters in Brevard is a non-profit organization headquartered in Cocoa, Fl. We are Brevard’s County Leading Senior Services Agency. Our Mission is to service the aging citizens of Brevard County, supporting independence, health, safety and quality of life. Every day through the help of hundreds of volunteers and community supporters we provide vital services for our aging citizens. Our Services include:
Nutrition – Meals on Wheels and Seniors at Lunch
Transportation – Senior TranServe and Vets Driving Vets
Home Care Support – Companionship, house modifications, respite care, and more.
Caregiver Support and Resources – Sunflower House
Volunteer Opportunities – Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and our Vital Volunteer Under 55 Programs
Join a team of passionate professionals seeking to develop innovative approaches to solving community problems through teamwork with staff, volunteers, and other community organizations!
Aging Matters in Brevard is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Aging Matters in Brevard provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
Summary
This is a PART TIME (24 hours per week) senior level handyman position with the responsibility of performing minor repairs to the homes of BREVARD COUNTY seniors. The maintenance and repairs provided by this service enable seniors to remain safely in their homes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Perform minor repairs and maintenance as assigned.
· Contact clients to schedule services in accordance with assigned work orders. Complete on-site assessments to determine the scope of work as assigned
· Estimate cost and man-hours needed to complete job
· Ensure that client attests to the ownership of the property to be repaired. Obtain written approval prior to beginning work
· Complete repair work as outlined in the work order
· Total the actual cost and man-hours the job required
· Obtain client’s signature to signify satisfaction and acceptance of completed work
· Maintain accurate records of daily work activities in accordance with program requirements
· Maintain a record of daily mileage and complete mileage logs in accordance with program requirements
· Prioritize client work orders to ensure timely services to clients most at-risk
· Ensure timely retrieval, completion and submission of required program documentation.
· Properly store and maintain program equipment.
· Be responsive to opportunities to advance public knowledge about programs and services offered through Aging Matters
· Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by and/or Housing Improvement Supervisor, Program Director, or President/CEO.
Education/Experience Requirements
· High school diploma or GED preferred
· Excellent facility with common hand and power tools
· Experience performing basic residential repairs and maintenance
· Literacy and Numeracy skills sufficient to check delivery notes, measurements etc.
· Working knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions for the basic trades industry
· Experience working with seniors preferred
Time Allocation for Duties
Refer to most recent grant application, if applicable.
Skills/Competency Requirements
· Must be able to communicate well
· Must be honest, mature and exhibit good judgment
· Must be organized and able to work independently
· Must have reliable transportation, automobile insurance, driver’s license, and the ability to travel
· Must be able to work with machinery or move heavy equipment
· MUST wear appropriate personal protection equipment and follow safety rules at all times.
· Must know and implement ladder safety techniques
· Must be willing to uphold company standards for safety, service and efficiency
· Must be resourceful and self-motivated
· Must be able to resolve problems
· Must be flexible and able to effectively manage change
· Must be able to lift up to approximately 100 pounds at any given time
Emergency Disaster Assistance
As part of the obligation of Aging Matters in Brevard being a lead agency serving elders, all employees, unless otherwise specified, may be required to be available prior to, during and post disaster. Assignments, as required, will be issued in accordance with directives from Senior Resource Alliance, Brevard County Government and Aging Matters in Brevard Administration.
Qualifying Statements
A review of this description has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or ability. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the agency reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
No weekends
Work Location: On the road
Title: Handyman II – Part Time – Brevard County
Company: Aging Matters in Brevard
Location: Melbourne Village, Brevard, FL
