What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker - TRC - TFC position at Abbott House?
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Worker is needed to perform upkeep tasks such as repairs and cleaning. They will be responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and TRC Shelter building systems. In addition to this the Maintenance worker will ensure the facilities are tidy and functional and meeting ORR and OCFS standards
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fix and maintain mechanical equipment and appliances.
- Light plumbing work
- Paint units (touch up as needed and paint dept yearly)
- Strip and wax floors every 6 months.
- Repair flooring.
- Responsible to make sure all grounds are safe year-round.
- Work with Senior Unit Supervisor to conduct fire drills.
- Inspect all fire extinguishers and make sure they are up to date.
- Responsible to assure all units are child proof.
- Carry out the job responsibilities in a professional manner.
- Complete all ORR and Abbott House required training.
- Mandated Reporter.
- Participates in individual and department supervision.
- Complete all Mandated ORR & Abbott House Trainings on a timely basis.
- Any other related duties as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Computer The Maintenance Worker must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
- Office Equipment- The Maintenance Worker is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
- Communication - The Maintenance Worker needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
- Writing - The Maintenance Worker must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
- Driving - The Maintenance Worker must have a valid Drivers License and a clean driving record.
- Lifting - The Maintenance Worker may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
- Push/Pull - The Maintenance Worker may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
- Sitting, Standing and Walking The Maintenance Worker will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
- Stooping -The Maintenance Worker may occasionally stoop. This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
- Kneeling -The Maintenance Worker may occasionally kneel. This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
- Crouching - The Maintenance Worker may occasionally crouch. This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.
- Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers. The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School or GED required
- Knowledge of maintenance work
- Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred.)
- Valid Drivers License.
HOURS AND TIME OF WORK
Full-Time 40 Hours per week
