Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc.

Serving older adults and their families with vision, dedication and concern.

Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc. (USAA, Inc.)

Serving older adults and their families with vision, dedication and concern.

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Employment Opportunities at Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc.

Buildings Manager

Administrative · Penns Creek, Pennsylvania

JOB SUMMARY: This position serves as the primary contact for the purpose of coordinating all service and maintenance including scheduling renovation and repairs and ensuring preventative maintenance is performed related to the interior and exterior of all Agency owned or operated buildings and grounds, including plumbing, HVAC & filters, roofing, electrical & lighting, window cleaning, painting, carpet clearing, grounds keeping, pest control, trash disposal, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school education or GED equivalent. Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid PA driver’s license and auto insurance. Must have the ability to travel to all Agency-owned facilities and grounds. Heavy lifting is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not to be considered as exclusive or all-inclusive.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  

  • Travel from site to site; inspect buildings and grounds for routine maintenance, and prioritize identified repairs and renovations.
  • Oversees the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing and water systems, and the interior and exterior of all Agency facilities.
  • Performs general maintenance duties by completing minor repairs and routine needs, identifies problems and makes recommendations for repair.
  • Creates and maintains a maintenance schedule for all Agency facilities.
  • Moves and/or delivers large items to/from Agency facilities, and move office furniture, chairs, desks and filing cabinets; assembles office furniture and other items as needed; loads and unloads supplies.
  • Participates on the Agency’s Safety Committee, coordinates and maintains Safety Data Sheets, and coordinates building walk-throughs and fire drills.
  • Responds to staff inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within their area of assignment and resolves complaints/requests in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Communicates with other building contractors/service providers as needed so that more specialized repairs can be handled
  • Coordinates and ensures regular maintenance and / or inspections of fire alarms, fire suppression equipment, lighting, elevator (at Selinsgrove Center) and filters.
  • Responsible for coordinating and scheduling vehicle inspection, maintenance/repair and bi-annual detailing.
  • Maintains an accurate inventory of maintenance supplies (ie: filters, light bulbs, etc) and notifies the Administrative Officer when supplies are low or needed.
  • Coordinates parking lot care and use including snow removal and salting of sidewalks, as needed.
  • Responsible for the inspections of carpeting, appliances and fixtures (ie: grease traps, stoves, water heaters, fridges, etc.) and identifies/troubleshoots problems when they occur.
  • Maintain records and reports as assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Attends meetings and/or training as required.
  • Maintains keys to Agency facilities, filing cabinets, etc. and has keys made as needed.
  • Responsible for winterizing the Simon House located on the Lewisburg property.
  • Assists in the preparation of the Agency’s building maintenance budget.
  • Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of tools, methods and principles of general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting and electrical work.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, power/ hand tools and ability to operate properly and safely.
  • Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently, be flexible and able to prioritize the work schedule.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records/reports.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The majority of the time this position will required standing and walking.
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be working both indoors and outdoors with work performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
  • May be exposed to wet or slippery conditions while clearing ice/snow from sidewalks.
  • Frequent interruptions throughout the workday will occur.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials job functions. 

  • Travel from site to site; work at heights and confined spaces; balance while performing tasks; exposure to electrical energy.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to: walk; push; pull; lift; reach with hands and arms; and grasp tools/equipment.
  • The employee is occasionally required to: hear; talk; crouch or kneel; bend waist; climb; stoop; and drive.
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: constant mid-vision; frequent use of depth perception; and occasional use of near, far, and peripheral vision.
  • Occasional work in poor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain and snow.

RATE & BENEFITS:

Rate is $15.38/hour based on a 37.5 work week. Agency offers health insurance; employee-paid supplemental vision, dental, life, accident, and disability insurances; vision & dental reimbursement; retirement plan; and paid time off & holidays.

Send cover letters and resumes to humanresources@usaaa17.org ASAP.

EOE/M/F/SO

Senior Center Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the daily operation of a community recreation and socialization program designed for persons 60 years of age and older in a facility identified as a Senior Center in Selinsgrove, PA. The Senior Center is to serve as a community focal point where socialization and recreation programs, volunteer opportunities, community resource information, healthy aging activities, and congregate meals are available for all consumers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in a paid or volunteer capacity in a community or non-profit organization providing recreation and/or socialization programs. Must have experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must have hands-on experience with food safety and food service in a public setting and is required to have proof of current/or completed after hire Serv Safe and CPR/First Aid training. Must have a valid PA driver’s license and current auto insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Facilitate, coordinate and manage all Senior Center activities and functions within the established guidelines of Pennsylvania Department of Aging Program Directive (APD) and U/SAA policies and procedures.
  • Maintains the Senior Center facility as a clean, safe environment.
  • Create, publish, and distribute a monthly calendar of diverse activities and events.
  • Plans, coordinates, facilitates, and oversees a diverse variety of daily activities for consumers
  • Plans, coordinates, and attends all day trips with consumers.
  • Ensures that a noontime Agency funded congregate meal is provided by ordering from the contracted provider/caterer.
  • Oversight and coordination of periodic or special occasion lunch-time or evening meals not provided by the contracted caterer; involves meal planning, buying ingredients, and cooking the meals.
  • Ensures and practices safe food handling, preparation, and storage for all meals as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
  • Maintains accurate daily records of all congregate meals ordered and served.
  • Maintains an inventory and supplies/disposables and orders as needed.
  • Keeps accurate monthly senior center financial and program records according to established PDA and U/SAA policies and procedures.
  • Attends and participates with Senior Center manager meetings as scheduled by the Director of Community Services, and attends all other meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Recruits, motivates and leads volunteers and center participants in the daily operation and functions of the Senior Center.
  • Coordinates monthly business meetings with officers of the senior center; ensures annual elections of officers and adherence with Senior Center by-laws.
  • Manages and arranges on-going fund-raising opportunities with Senior Center participants to meet annual expenses and use toward activities/trips, etc.
  • Maintains and secures confidential records of each center participant.
  • Ensures that SAMS and CoPilot data entries are accurate and completed by required timelines.
  • Provide Information and Assistance to consumers who call the center for community resource and referral information and maintains current community resource information in accessible locations throughout the senior center
  • Publish senior center activities and events through various forms of media
  • Work and maintain relationships and partnerships with local businesses and organizations to meet the goals of the center.
  • Responsible for arranging appropriate coverage per Agency and APD policies on vacation or sick days so that the Center can remain open.
  • Reports accidents/injuries/incidents to Agency HR and supervisor immediately.
  • Required to have proof of current/or completed after hire Serv Safe and CPR/First Aid training

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in a common workspace with adequate lighting, temperature and ventilation, as well as normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt, noise, stress, and disruptions. Travels to other work sites as needed. Travels with participants on planned Center trips (varies).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to be spend long periods of time standing, moving, and being involved in various activities throughout the work day.
  • Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs, and/or torso as necessary to carry out duties of job.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of twenty pounds.

RATE & BENEFITS:

Rate is $13.85/hour based on a 37.5 work week. Agency offers health insurance; employee-paid supplemental vision, dental, life, accident, and disability insurances; vision & dental reimbursement; retirement plan; and paid time off & holidays.

EOE/M/F/SO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.85 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Senior Centers are currently closed, but this is an in-person job at the center in Selinsgrove.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • community or non-profit: 2 years (Preferred)
  • food service/food safety: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Office program: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • PA Driver’s License (Preferred)
  • CPR training (Preferred)
  • ServSafe training (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No

Here is a link to our application that you can print and fill out to submit to us: Application for Employment

If you have any questions or would like to submit your application/resume by email, please email administrative services at humanresources@usaaa17.org.