Maintenance Worker - Full Time

About the Role

La Posada is looking for a full-time Maintenance Worker to join our dynamic Maintenance department. The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to semi-skilled routine maintenance, repair, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry and other related tasks, working under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks.
• Repair and treat structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, desks, and closets; repair door hinges; clean plugged key slots.
• Change filters on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units.
• Service appliances, kitchen, and emergency equipment; hook up appliances.
• Report mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action.
• Move and assist in moving furniture and equipment at various facilities/sites.
• Set up and break down equipment.
• Exercise discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person.
• Annotate and update work logs for specific site requirements.
• Activate and deactivate building alarms and respond to alarm calls during regular work hours.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work sites.
• Pick up and complete work orders for specified area of responsibility.
• Operate a variety of vehicles, motorized, hand and power tools to perform various duties, such as repairing and installing equipment, and performing operator maintenance on all.
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment and obtain items as directed.
• Perform data entry input on the computerized maintenance management system.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

Position-Specific Responsibilities

• Carpentry: Perform basic rough carpentry work in construction and repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs, and shelves.
• Glazier: Remove broken glass, putty or plastic; replace windows and door hardware; replace or arrange for replacement of glass for windows, doors, and light fixtures.
• Electrical: Perform basic electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; repair lighting systems; inspect electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
• Plumbing/Painting: Identify and perform basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; open clogged lines and drains; replace washers and other minor parts; maintain and monitor septic system; apply and prepare various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; repair wall coverings.
• Masonry: Lay forms, mix, pour, and finish concrete for buildings, sidewalks and slabs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to lift, carry, bend, squat and stand for sustained periods of time.

Skills

• Basic plumbing techniques
• Basic electrical techniques
• Basic construction techniques
• Applicable driving laws and regulations
• Record keeping principles
• Basic construction procedures
• Safe work practices procedures, including reading Material Safety Data Sheets
• Customer service principles
• Applicable computer programs and equipment
• Performing basic repairs and preventative maintenance
• Using equipment and tools typical in assigned area
• Driving wheeled vehicles
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
• 50% discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school
• Scholarship program: up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, plus a yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards