Residential Care Maintenance Assistant

POSITION TITLE:               Residential Care Maintenance Assistant

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:   Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:                     Facility Manager, Lead Maintenance 

POSITONS SUPERVISED: NA

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Maintenance Assistant will work in a variety of Residential Care maintenance activities to ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the properties. Duties may include painting, small general repairs, completion of unit make readies, cleaning and other duties as assigned by the Residential Property Manager or designee. The worker is expected to be able to perform the duties as assigned with direct or minimal supervision, and in accordance with published safety standards and regulations.  

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Follow directions given by a supervisor/s
2. Perform tasks such as landscaping, completing make readies, preventive maintenance, daily maintenance requests as assigned and club house cleanings.
3. On-Call 24-hour responsibility for all Residential Care properties and offices in Wichita as per assigned schedule. 
4. Removing snow and ice as necessary at all Residential Care facilities or offices as assigned. 
5. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to complete assigned work orders. Completing all work order request tickets upon completion of task. Submitting related paperwork appropriately and in a timely manner. 
6. Basic computer skills to ensure checking of work email, completing mileage in Company Mileage, and clocking in/out and submitting time off request using agency ADP timesheet system, submitting expense receipts or any other agency required paperwork accurately and on time. 
7. Orally communicate clearly and effectively with team, supervisors, and consumers.

OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate in compliance with personnel policies and practices.
2. Promote the mission and values of the Mental Health Association.
3. Attending MHA staff meetings and training as required.
4. Completing required timesheets, mileage sheets, expense sheets and other agency required paperwork accurately and on-time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:   

This position requires the ability to follow directions, manage time effectively, and complete tasks independently. Basic skill and ability to follow directions and complete tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving (for purposes of community mobility, must maintain current valid Kansas State driver’s license and liability insurance)

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and to bend, twist and reach as necessary to repair equipment.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to chemicals and fluids commonly used in building and equipment maintenance, and repairs and airborne environmental nuisance associated with machine exhaust and open grounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen or cut.
• Bending, stooping, as required.
• Ability to shovel snow and lift the load up to four feet high.
• Ability to effectively operate heavy and cumbersome power tools such as chainsaws and jackhammers.
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
• Operating a vehicle and various equipment.

All the above duties and responsibilities are considered essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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