Maintenance Worker/Handy Person P/T

Responsibilities

• Carpentry - repair structures and work with wood, wallboard, tiles, power tools, and hand tools.
• Build wall partitions; replace doors, locks, etc.
• Familiar with and able to solder to solder and braze pipe.
• Plumbing - unclog sinks, drains, toilets; replace/repair sinks, faucets, toilets, grout tile.
• Electrical - replace fuses; test circuits; install receptacles, three-way switches and light fixtures; replace ballast and plugs; familiar with multi-tester and wire gauge.
• VAC - Knowledge of low-pressure boilers; familiarity with air conditioning and cooling towers.
• Strip and wax all floors on a quarterly basis.
• Submit requisitions for necessary maintenance/repair supplies to the Director of DDS on a weekly basis and control the inventory of supplies.
• Complete the monthly physical plant and fire safety audit of the facility.
• Establish and execute a formalized preventative maintenance schedule for the facility, i.e. painting, plastering, plumbing, changing locks, changing lighting fixtures, stripping and waxing floors, installing shades, etc.
• Ensure the overall cleanliness of the facility.
• Supervise the installation of facility furniture and appliances.
• Participate in moving clients in and out of the facility.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance/mileage record prior to and upon returning from trips.
• Regular attendance at the staff meetings and trainings.
• Provide accurate, complete and timely documentation of Adult Daily Living training (ADL) in group notes.
• Participate in meetings as assigned including supervisory and service planning meetings.
• Strictly adhere to all Agency policies regarding Confidentiality, HIPAA requirements and Corporate Compliance.
• Adhere diligently to all life-safety policies and procedures.
• Always provides the proper notification when late or absent.
• Demonstrates reliability when on-call. Available to work overtime when necessary (only non-exempt employees).
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization workflow.
• Maintains the confidentiality of clients, shelter/programs, agency and or The Salvation Army.
• Reports to work well-groomed and in compliance with dress code.
• Must wear ID badge while on duty.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact in a positive and helpful manner with clients, visitors, contract staff, volunteers and co-workers.
• Projects a good image in dealing with the public and clients.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons and population served.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, G.E.D. or trade certification.
• Able to work comfortably within a difficult population.
• Able to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Has respect and consideration for the residents being served.
• Experience with cleaning and repair equipment, including vacuum/shop vac, floor machines, snow blower and yard & landscaping equipment.
• Adequate knowledge of and competence in carpentry, electricity and plumbing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer experience a plus.
• Must be available by phone for emergency situation within the program.
• CPR & First Aide trained.
• A Valid Driver’s License is required (Must be able to drive large vehicle which consists of wheelchair or 15 seated van).