Job description
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to general maintenance of equipment and buildings for a multi-campus agency serving children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
• High School graduate or equivalent.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Van Training.
- Forklift Operator Certificate, CDL a plus.
- Drug Screening and TB Test
Required Skills/Abilities:
- One year in a related field.
- Working knowledge of basic maintenance concepts (plumbing, repair, etc.)
- Prioritize works orders and projects.
- Good problem-solving and maintenance troubleshooting skills.
- Good attendance and reporting to work on time.
- Ability to write and send professional emails in Microsoft Outlook.
- Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Tolerate in/outdoor work year-round.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Be knowledgeable of general maintenance activities and facilities.
- Complete make ready assignments in a timely manner for 60+ HUD apartments and provide general maintenance to two group homes that includes but is not limited to: minor repair work including: carpentry, painting, floors, moving and installing appliances, plumbing, and electrical work as assigned. Schedule proactive routine servicing and perform minor repairs to equipment.
- Assist with monthly safety inspections and drills.
- Prioritize and complete work orders for a multi campus agency.
- Drive company work trucks, vans, carts, forklifts.
- Assist with lawn care as needed.
- Complete heavy cleaning tasks including carpet shampooing and floor waxing and buffing.
- Assist with set-up and clean up of various agency activities and fund raisers on and off campus.
- Assist with the unloading and storage of food products; moving, loading and unloading of office, preschool, enterprise and adult learning furnishings as needed.
- Responsible for appropriate inspection, use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Participate on a rotating “on-call” schedule for all campuses after hours and weekends.
- Participate in training, in-services, conferences, and seminars as requested.
- Follow directions of supervisor, performing other duties as assigned.
Physical requirements Communication – English speaking
- Driving vehicles
- Standing for 3-4 hours
- Hearing for driving
- Lifting up to 100 lbs.
- Stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching
- Pushing/pulling up to100 lbs.
- Use of hand, wrist, fingers
- Reaching overhead and in front of body
- Vision for driving and reading
- Walking for short distances
- Sitting for 1-2 hours consecutively
- Ability to operate machinery and equipment
Reports to: Director of Maintenance Facilities/Business Enterprise
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 – $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked for Opportunities before?
- Are you fork lift certified?
- On call rotation is required for all maintenance staff. Are you willing to be on call after hours and weekends during this rotation?
- Opportunities, Inc. has policies that require drug testing, state background checks and FBI Fingerprint Checks. Is there anything in your background that would prevent you from working around clients?
- Have you ever been found guilty or been convicted of a crime, or are you presently under indictment for a crime?
- How many years of “Make Ready” or renovation experience do you have?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- building maintenance: 1 year (Required)
• maintenance troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
• Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
