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Help Give a New “Leash" on Life to Rescue Dogs and American Heroes

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog, and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work, we are doing, we are in need of an experienced Property Maintenance Specialist to join our amazing team.

A successful candidate for this position will possess the following skills:

• Perform minor and major maintenance of all buildings and equipment, unless out of scope of employee licensure or experience.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building(s) and equipment:

o   Replacing filters
o   Maintaining HVAC systems
o   Repair leaks
o   Painting walls/ceilings
o   Diagnosing problems
o   Inspects belts
o   Checks fluid levels
o   Repairs or replaces broken parts

Maintain landscaping and landscaping equipment

o   Mix and spray/spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees.
o   Mow and edge lawns using power mowers, tractors, and edgers/trimmers.
o   Replace decorative landscaping (i.e. flowers) as needed, apply mulch for protection
o   Gather and remove litter from property
o   Install rock, cement, lighting, water, and furniture
o   Maintain sprinkler system and fountain systems
o   Diagnoses mechanical failures and repairs tractors and maintenance equipment according to manuals, factory specifications, knowledges of engines, and use of tools.
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

• Hours of Work 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; some weekend and events as required. 
   

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in related field
• Vocational school certification in related field
• Small engine repair
• Tractor repair
• Solar array maintenance
• Pool, pump, and irrigation maintenance

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Valid driver license required.

K9s For Warriors provides competitive compensation, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account, PTO, 401k, and supplemental benefits for self and dependents.

K9s For Warriors is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of K9s For Warriors that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.