Maintenance Assistant

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· All grounds maintenance of Focus Residential Group, LLC properties

· General upkeep of facility buildings and equipment

· Maintaining maintenance records and Focus equipment

· Explore safety solutions and recommend safety improvements to property owners

· Maintenance repairs: plumbing, sheetrock, drains, gravelling lots, appliances, lighting, as needed.

· Building and repairing assigned projects

· Operating outdoor equipment: tractors, lawnmowers, weed eaters, etc

· Snow removal of grounds for employee and client safety, ensure snow melt/salt is available for dispensing for safety of walkways

· Fueling Focus vehicles daily or as needed

· Monitoring Focus vehicles for needed repairs and upkeep; oil changes, tire rotation and changes, cleanliness etc

· Report risk management issues to the Operations Manager

· Report questionable client comments, visitors, passerby to clinical director for safety

· Collaborate with Operations Manager’s to problem solve and create solutions for safer grounds on an ongoing basis.

· Responds to emergency maintenance requests as emergencies arise

· Handles construction contracting vendors; quotes, scheduling, etc

· This list is not all-inclusive and is merely a summary of the job duties

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED or equivalent

· Knowledge of general household maintenance and repairs

· 5 years of experience in General Maintenance

· Confidential and trustworthy

· Must be organized, detail oriented with the ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with CFR 42 Part 2 and HIPPA regulations

· Understanding or background in dealing with AoD clients and their families.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver's license with proof of vehicle insurance

Maintain current American Red Cross CPR/1st Aid certification

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or by telephone. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may need to sit for extended periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

These characteristics are representative of those an employee may encounter performing the essential functions of the job. The employee works with alcohol and/or drug dependent individuals where a high degree of stress is possible. The position does not normally involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues; but it may require performing unplanned tasks where exposure may occur. The position requires the use of standard precautions.

Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactorily pass pre-employment drug screen and random drug/alcohol screening

Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks

Completion of a FBI/BCI background check prior to hire/working first shift.

Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to the new employee's first work day and annually thereafter

Completion of organization-wide employee orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting to work

Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI/De-escalation) Training

Infection Prevention and Cultural Awareness employee training Completion of CPR/First Aid Training

Attendance at all mandatory staff developments and trainings

Successful completion of a six-month on-the-job orientation period

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18