What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician -I position at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc?
Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection
Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm (40 hours per week)
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is an award-winning nonprofit company devoted to empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. We believe self-advocacy supports the growth of our individuals and collaborate with them to create services that foster independence. In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of excellence in the field of disabilities and continue our dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you share our core values of dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection, we want to hear from you!
Why consider a career at CHSC?
- Comprehensive benefits: Full-time employees receive a complete benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible Opportunities: Part- time employees enjoy a flexible schedule, valuable hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals we support. Select Benefits may also be available.
- Room for growth: We offer a professional yet warm and welcoming workplace with opportunities for career advancement
- Staff longevity and Development: over 50% of our staff have been with us for 5 plus years, many of whom started in entry-level roles and have grown into fulfilling, long-term careers spanning 10 plus years.
- A culture of Community and Compassion: We take pride in our strong sense of community, teamwork, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Join us and become part of the team that values professional growth, meaningful work, and a culture of care!
The Role:
The maintenance Technician -I performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled maintenance tasks for Chapel Haven facilities, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trade work. Maintenance Technician-I ensures that facilities are available for use and constantly maintained in a safe and clean condition. This position operates a variety of tools and equipment and performs related work as required. The role of the Maintenance Technician -I requires attention to detail, the ability to identify and resolve maintenance concerns affect efficiency, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and functional environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Complete minor to basic repairs, including plumbing, painting, electrical and carpentry
- Monitor and respond to online facility service requests and the woxhub system
- Oversee general groundskeeping as directed by facilities manager, including lawn and garden maintenance and snow removal as necessary
- Immediately recognizes potential hazards or warning signs of problems and ensures all jobs are completed in an exemplary and timely manner
- Assist with maintaining agency vehicles, including cleaning, routine maintenance, oil changes, repairs, emissions, registration, safety inspections, and collecting mileage logs
- Assemble, repair, maintain, and move furniture such as desks, cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, and related fittings and fixtures
- Assist with Chapel Haven special events as needed
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment, including replacing filters
- Identify and report more complex maintenance needs to facilities Manager
- Inspect facilities and grounds for safety and security, reporting hazardous conditions and maintenance needs to the facilities manager ensure all Chapel Haven facilities comply with OSHA, DDS, Health Department, Building Department, and Fire Marshall safety standards
- Perform custodial tasks as required
- Attend mandatory Chapel Haven training in all agency meetings
Minimum Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Minimum of 3 years' work experience including mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
- Ability to multi-task and complete assigned duties within a specified period.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Effective judgment and decision-making skills possess a keen sense of initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with other staff.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
- Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers, lawnmowers, small hand tools and power tools.
- Compassion/patience for individuals with disabilities.
- Strong people skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize daily maintenance list
- Strong organizational skills
- Valid CT Driver’s License
- Use of own vehicle as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to participate in physical activity.
- Ability to climb, lift, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to do moderate bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
- This job requires the ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, LGBTQ , and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Chapel Haven!
Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection
Salary : $20
