Facilities Maintenance Worker

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains work sites in compliance with OSHA requirements
• Follows established safety regulations, policies & procedures
• Conducts and performs tasks including painting, structural repairs to masonry, woodwork and furnishing of buildings, plumbing and electrical
• Performs ground maintenance activities, including mowing, trimming, wedding, raking, disposal of leaves and debris
• Performs Snow removal activities, including shoveling, plowing, salt, sand, etc
• Assists with implementing a preventive maintenance schedule
• Ability to adjust to work procedures and work schedules to meet production schedules, including availability for special events as assigned
• Works along with other facility/maintenance workers, internally and external contractors to coordinate activities and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Maintain confidentiality
• Comply with the DDD Program Manual, The Arc Gloucester Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable state, local and federal regulations, including any COVID-19 vaccination mandates & policies
• Must cooperate and participate in reviews, investigations, and inspections, including but not limited to DHS Licensing and DHS staff
• Occasional management responsibilities, including assisting with trainings, planning, workflow, and problem solving
• Complete and maintain required training
• Additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Ages 18 or older
• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school (preferred)
• A Minimum of 1 year of related experience and/or training in at least 3 skilled trades, including Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Roofing
• Knowledge or experience with supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred
• A current, non-probationary driver’s license with 5 points or less, and deemed acceptable to drive by The Arc Gloucester’s liability insurance company
• Successfully pass initial and ongoing State/Federal Criminal Background checks, including but not limited to Fingerprinting, CARI checks, Central Registry checks, MVR and drug screens
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, leadership, families, State and Federal agencies, and most importantly the individuals we serve

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, drive, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk to hear, and taste or smell for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to operate a computers, phone and other relevant technology
• Physical duties, including but not limited to carrying, driving, general lifting (at least 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs.), assisting with transferring and lifting, pushing and pulling (resistance of at least 25 lbs.), bending, twisting, squatting, cleaning, and climbing stairs