Maintenance Worker, Res Svcs

Position Concept
The Maintenance Worker performs preventative maintenance and repairs on buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles and grounds, and assists the Business Manager in development of specifications and/or selection and supervision of contractors or vendors providing recurring and non-recurring goods or services for the physical plant. Within the scope of the Maintenance Worker’s knowledge and skill, he or she may periodically construct or renovate buildings or additions to existing buildings.

Essential Functions

• Develops and observes work order system for routine repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and buildings. Assists Business Manager in preparation of annual budgets.
• Inspect, test, adjust and repair all physical plant machinery, heating, cooling, piping, electrical systems, and plumbing; and record maintenance in accordance schedules.
• Operate and maintain all physical plant machinery and equipment.
• Repair building structures, walls, floor, ceiling, cabinets, doors, windows, and stairways.
• Inspect, test, clean, and may repair fire equipment, alarms, switches, and sensors. Keeps reports of all inspections, tests, and repairs.
• Remove ice and snow from walkways, roads, during winter months. Mow lawns, grade roads, trim or cut trees when necessary.
• Chair or participate on facility safety committee, providing evaluations and suggestions to local leadership team.
• Assist Business Manager in development of vendor lists and specifications for equipment purchases, major renovations, or additions to the physical plant.
• Assist Business Manager in developing and supervising purchase-of-service agreements for potable water testing, pest control, waste management, sewage treatment, or provides these services where appropriate.
• Provides or oversees contractors environmental monitoring of water and sewer treatment, assisting Director and Business Manager in preparing reports to appropriate regulatory agencies. 

Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To

•  Participate in training and development activities as required. 
• Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships. 
• Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per Eckerd’s policy and state guidelines. 
• Assist group with special needs to complete scheduled/ planned activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Specifications
Education: High school or General Equivalency diploma required, however vocational certification (1) in a relevant trade from (2) an accredited school or course of study may be substituted for diploma.
Experience: Two years paid work experience in a construction or building trades, vehicle or equipment repair, or general maintenance repair trades required.
Skills: Demonstrable skills include, but are not limited to at least two of the following: basic construction, welding, automotive or mechanical repair, electrical and air conditioning/refrigeration repair, plumbing repair, and building maintenance. Proficiency in additional areas preferred.
Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Must meet state and criminal background check requirements.
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50 pounds to waist height and handle off balance load such as trailers and tractor hitches. Must be able to stand, walk and bend for extended periods of time. Must be able to work for extended periods of time in hot, cold or dusty environments. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the appropriate state and to the extent that data is attainable under federal law. Must possess valid driver’s license for the state where employed. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.   Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/     

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.