Maintenance Technician I

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team! Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes.

Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, must be able to work Saturdays in a rotating schedule based on program needs. This is an hourly non-exempt position. On an Emergency Basis: Can be called in to work in the event of an emergency for example, inclement weather, structural or systems damage on properties, etc.

Pay: $20/hr

Job Tasks:

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks across residential & other agency properties.
• Communicate with Director of Operations or designee to prioritize daily tasks.
• Complete work orders efficiently and with high-quality workmanship.
• Support service recipient moves including painting, repairs, and moving furniture.
• Assist with set up and break down for agency functions.
• Vehicle maintenance and transportation.
• Grounds maintenance including seasonal tasks such as snow removal and outdoor upkeep.
• Moving Furniture and Equipment.
• Errands as needed.
• Assists Maintenance Technician II.
• Interface with Catholic Charities staff across all agencies to share ideas, realize cost efficiencies and to collaborate in support of Catholic Charities.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Perform any and all duties designated by the Director of Operations or designee.
• The Maintenance Technician I must be familiar with and comply with all agencies, Catholic Charities/Diocese of Paterson and DDD policies and procedures for staff and service recipients in the homes/programs.
• Must comply with all laws, Medicaid standards and other regulatory requirements.
• The Maintenance Technician I must have a physical exam prior to employment and obtain a Mantoux test or free from TB contagion clearance. Must meet fingerprint requirements, checks of criminal background, the central registry, the child abuse registry, and drug test requirements.
• This job requires a person that will be extremely dependable, as people's lives depend on the support of the staff. The staff must be prompt and must have transportation arranged so he/she will be able to get to the job in all weather conditions.

Great Benefits: For full-time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:

• We provide PAID training
• Medical/vision and dental
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B (with company-matching)
• Generous paid time off

Requirements:

Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and a willingness to learn maintenance tasks. Working knowledge of tools and maintenance methods. Must have a driver's license, which is valid in the State of New Jersey and points on license not to exceed 5 points. Required to drive agency vehicles.

Summary of Job: This position performs all maintenance type tasks at the direction of the Director of Operations or designee. The employee will cooperate with the agency's administration, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson and/or Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Department staff in any inspection, investigation or inquiry.