Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Join a company dedicated to making a positive impact worldwide. This role involves maintaining safe, sanitized, and well-functioning facilities while supporting foster care programs and adhering to Compass Connections' professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
• Maintain safe and sanitized conditions in agency buildings and equipment that meet or exceed all licensing and policy requirements.
• Operate maintenance equipment and report any malfunctions immediately.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• Adhere to Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards, including respect for staff, children, and community members, and comply with the required dress code.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain buildings and equipment in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisory staff and suggest solutions to hazards.
• Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by the program and federal partners.
• Frequently traverse the campus and move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents as part of Foster Care Programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• First aid and CPR certifications (required).
• Emergency behavior intervention certification (required).
• Two or more years of experience in janitorial or maintenance, with knowledge of chemicals, reactions, and safe use of cleaning supplies and equipment (required).
• Three or more years of related experience and/or training (preferred).
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.

Skills

• Ability to respond sensitively and competently to the cultural and socio-economic characteristics of the service population.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, service providers, and professionals.
• Maintain knowledge of new and current maintenance equipment.
• Achieve impeccable standards of cleanliness.
• Read, analyze, and interpret policy manuals and documents.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
• Computer literacy required for the position.
• Organize and plan work effectively.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team without intensive supervision.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.