What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician position at PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.?
ABOUT PATH INC.
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.
Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.
WHY WORK AT PATH?
A Career with Meaning
At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.
In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Annual increases
- Performance and longevity bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
- Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
- No-cost pension plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
- Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
- Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
- Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
JOB SUMMARY:
To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member and ensuring the properties are maintained to present a safe, welcoming environment to live, work and receive services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be physically able to lift and move items as necessary at least 50 pounds.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- To assist, perform or arrange the completion of maintenance functions in all agency facilities. This includes making repairs, requesting support from outside contractors and other team members.
- When scheduled, will open and/or close locations according to procedures and in keeping with the Security System.
- Perform site checklists to assure safe operation of all mechanical systems and the environment in general.
- Monitor and ensure preventative maintenance schedule for all PATH facilities (including interior and exterior). Complete checklists. This may include landscaping, cleaning, and other facility maintenance work orders.
- Assist supervisor in training the staff in facilities maintenance issues.
- Arrange to complete necessary maintenance as issues arise.
- Work with supervisor to prioritize necessary work schedule.
- Painting as supervisor assigns.
- Supervise outside contractors at PATH sites when needed.
- Oversee the organization of the long-term storage facility.
- Assure adequate positioning of copy paper supplies at various copiers at company sites.
- Drive agency vehicles when necessary for site relocations, residential client moves or material pickup.
- Monitor heating, ventilation and air conditioning daily.
- Be on call during work hours to respond to emergency requests regarding facility support functions.
- Assist in monitoring evacuation during fire drills conditioning daily.
- Assure snow removal from sidewalks, walkways, parking lots and driveways of all PATH properties.
- Assure coordinated effort to facilitate refuse removal conditioning including at administrative sites and residential sites.
- Order and pickup hardware materials necessary for ongoing maintenance projects.
- Responsible for being on call for a week at a time, under a rotating schedule within the department which may include evening, morning and weekend hours.
- Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing nonstructural damage, for example, window, door or wall repair.
- Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
- Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
- Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems
- Support and maintain facilities inventory system
- Staff Safety Committee Meetings.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
