Maintenance Specialist

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in performing routine preventative maintenance and facility upkeep.
• Repairs and replaces furniture items, home equipment such as venetian blinds.
• Performs routine plumbing work, such as unstopping toilets and drains, replacing faucets, valves and washers, and repairing water line leaks.
• Performs routine electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, outlets, switches, etc. and limited repairs of electrical motor, generators, and communication systems.
• Performs routine lawn maintenance and maintenance on lawn equipment including mowers, weed-eaters, and tractors.
• Performs minor painting, gutter cleaning, water removal on buildings as needed.
• Arranges for and/or conducts maintenance of large appliances owned by the agency.
• Assists with moving furniture, boxes, supplies, and other heavy objects.
• Maintains records as required.
• Assists in performing transportation as necessary and keeps agency vehicles in proper working order.
• Completes all work orders assigned to you and closes them once they are completed.
• Cleans filters and oils motors, replaces belts, filters, switches, gauges, motors, on agency vehicles.

Physical Expectations

• This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting.
• It may require light (5 lbs.) to heavy lifting (50 lbs.) and occasional stooping, kneeling, and/or bending.
• May also require occasional climbing ladders up to two (2) stories and operating power tools and equipment.

Working Conditions

• The employee will be exposed to office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones, machinery, and power and hand tools.
• The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases, extreme heat and/or cold, and potentially toxic fumes, liquids, insects, etc.
• Must carry a cell phone and be willing to respond 24 hours a day in an emergency.
• Office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones, and occasional small machinery (lawn mower, etc.).
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases. Occasionally, prolonged hours or unusual chores to meet the unexpected needs of the individuals (i.e. medical and/or behavioral).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in both vehicle and property maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of standard tools and practices of the various trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and plastering.
• Basic knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and building trades.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information. This includes the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve data.
• Safe driving record and must obtain a Class E Driver's License during New Hire Orientation.
• Must obtain coverage applicable by law for auto insurance.
• Must receive seasonal flu vaccination.