Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the physical plant including all buildings, grounds on campus and all other off-campuses as needed.

Essential Functions:

·     Model and act in accordance with Everstand’s core values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.

·     Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices. Partner with Everstand’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee to build (and participate) in trainings and group experiences that strengthen Everstand’s commitment to EDI. Model the use of inclusive language.

·     Demonstrate and practice Everstand’s leadership mindset, “Choose kindness.  Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen.”  To dismantle machines or equipment to gain access to replace defective parts.

·     To respond to work order requests for service.

·     To dismantle machinery or equipment to gain access to replace defective parts.

·     To paint wall, woodwork and ceilings using paint rollers and brushes.

·     To repair window and door hardware.

·     To measure and install pipe and tubing for gas and water systems.

·     To move furniture and prepare for special events.

·     To remove ice and snow throughout campus.

·     To inspect machinery, buildings, and grounds for defects for future repair.

·     To help in all agency clean up and set ups for functions.

·     Check-in vendors to the campus, obtain confidentiality agreements, review work safety plans and training, obtain sign off on work safety expectations.

·     Respond to emergency situations.

·     Complete monthly safety inspections.

·     Complete light electrical work.

·     Complete light plumbing issues.

·     Rotate within the on-call coverage schedule

Non Essential Functions:

N/A

Competencies:

·       Commitment to the Job

·       Enjoyment of the Job

·       Following Directions

·       Handling Stress

·       Meeting Standards

·       Urgency

·       Use of hand tools

·       Lift weight of over 50lbs.

·       Practice safe work habits

Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A

Work Environment:

In the nature of being at a residential and school living environment there may be times you experience conditions in which challenging behavior can be exhibited from our youth to include but not limited to, physical agitation, physical violence and/or emotion outburst.

Physical Demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. This position regularly requires flexible and long hours, and a weekend/after hours rotating on-call. This position is eligible for flex schedule within the pay week per Everstand’s policy and supervisor approval.  This position is essential during inclement weather.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·     High school diploma or equivalent.

·     Two years’ experience performing a variety of maintenance activities.

Preferred Education and Experience

·       A bachelor’s degree

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

·     Must pass new hire orientation successfully and maintain up to date training hours in compliance as required and thereafter.

·     Able to learn and effectively utilize different technology platforms.

·     Excellent computer use knowledge with Microsoft Windows 10 and 365 Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

·     Proven effective time management, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills

·     Ability to problem solve.

·     Ability to work independently.

·     Ability to keep an electronic calendar (Outlook).

·     Ability to complete records and reports.

·     Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

·     Ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with supervisors and peers.

·     Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power equipment.

·     Ability to deal effectively with conflicting demands and changing priorities.

·     Ability to pass verbal TCI certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.

·     Ability to pass CPR/First aid certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.

·     Ability to demonstrate the possession of a valid driver’s license prior to employment and ability to maintain the license and operate a motor vehicle thereafter.

·     Ability to pass CPS/UII background check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.

·     Ability to pass a Tuberculosis Screening both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.

·     Ability to pass a work-readiness physical performed by a certified medical professional both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.

·     Ability to pass a Federal and State Fingerprinting Background Check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.

·     Ability to pass a drug screen via urinalysis both prior to employment and randomly thereafter.

·     Ability to pass TCI certification verbal/written/physical both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter

·     Must be 21 years or older prior to employment

·     Maintenance of any required license or certification for your position, both at the time of hire and/or ongoing thereafter

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $20 - $21