Maintenance

Handyman/Maintenance

ABOUT US

Riviera Villa and Riviera Club are two residential facilities. We provide residential care for adults experiencing chronic and severe mental illness. We believe that the foundation of wellbeing is living happily within a structured, family-like home, eating healthy, enjoyable food, and developing healthy relationships.  Our vision is the implementation of comprehensive continuum of care.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Handyman/Maintenance person to the Program Director for our residential facilities. The Handyman will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment for our residents and staff by addressing routine maintenance issues, completing repair projects, and conducting preventative maintenance tasks in compliance with state and local regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1.      Perform routine maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting. 

2.      Repair and replace fixtures, appliances, doors, windows, and furniture as needed.

3.      Ensure the facility meets all safety and building code requirements.

4.      Address any maintenance-related safety concerns promptly to ensure resident and staff well-being.

5.      Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify and address potential maintenance issues.

6.      Maintain and service HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, and other facility equipment.

7.      Be available to respond to maintenance emergencies as needed, including after-hours or on-call availability.

8.      Work closely with the Facility Administrator to prioritize maintenance tasks.

9.       Coordinate with external vendors or contractors when specialized repairs are required.

10.    Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, repairs, and inspections.

12.    Ensure documentation complies with state and local requirements for ARF facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in general maintenance, repairs, or related handyman work (preferably in a residential or healthcare facility).
• Knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent (Preferred) AND
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in a residential care facility, assisted living or human service setting. (Experience can be substituted with ARF Administrator Certificate).

OR

• Bachelor’s degree AND 

• Minimum of 1 year experience required in a accounting systems (Experience can be substituted with Bachelor’s Degree in Finance).

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment safely.
• Effective communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to pass a background check and meet any state-mandated requirements for working in an ARF.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
• Knowledge in plumbing, electrical work, or HVAC systems are a plus

Physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodation:

• Standing, walking, grasping, finger flexion, moving/lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs., bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, withstanding repetitive motion, and reaching repeatedly are required constantly (over 2/3 of the workday).
• Hearing and talking on telephone and in person is required occasionally (under 1/3 of workday).
• Balancing, climbing, and crawling may be required occasionally.
• Physically able to assist clients and/or staff in the evacuation of program facilities in emergency situations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Pre-employment health screening: current TB test results, C-19 test results and vaccine card.