Assistant Maintenance Engineer I

Responsibilities

Assistant Maintenance Engineers are responsible for performing general maintenance in Outpatient Programs, Group Homes, Administration buildings and Hospitals as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing general maintenance as assigned for AltaPointe facilities.
• Performs electrical repairs, paints, and replaces broken glass in the building such as windows or doors.
• Performs carpentry work such as sheetrock repair and other skillful tasks.
• Maintains air conditioners, heating and plumbing equipment.
• Performs other maintenance assignments as necessary.
• Properly inspects, services and/or repairs all equipment used during maintenance.
• Advises Facility Manager of needed repairs.
• Seeks supervision daily
• Actively works to enhance skills
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
• Treats consumers with dignity and respect.
• Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.   
• Works in a cooperative manner with other AltaPointe employees.
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally necessary to crawl, reach above shoulder level, crouch
• Frequently necessary to bend, squat, kneel, balance, push/pull equipment
• Occasionally necessary to climb up to 10 feet
• Sitting for 2-3 hours and standing / walking for 3-5 hours daily
• Occasionally lift or carry loads up to and including 100 lbs., frequently be required to carry loads up to and including 34 lbs., continuously carry 10 lbs. for extended periods.
• The job requires repetitive movement of both feet.  Simple grasping with both hands is necessary.  Fine manipulation with both hands is necessary.  Firm grasping with both hands is necessary.
• Occasional working on unprotected heights, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, driving automotive equipment, exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent, experience in the maintenance field preferred; Valid Alabama driver license; a good driving record; the ability to read and write; the ability to use power tools, hand tools, and electrical test equipment such as volt-ohm meters; the ability to read blue prints and schematics; must be able to lift 50 pounds.