Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location:  Morganton, NC and surrounding counties

Position Type: Full time

A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support.

To more about us, visit our website at .

Why apply at A Caring Alternative?

• We celebrate diversity, so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one another’s culture.
• Competitive Payrates!We offer a competitive rate of pay.
• Work related mileage is paid tax free .
• Free Clinical Supervision!If you are provisionally licensed, our company pays for this benefit directly to our clinical supervisor in the amount of $200 per month/$2,600 per year. Clinical supervision is provided by clinicians within our agency who will allow you to acquire new skills and grow in your ability to provide quality services during your employment with our company.
• Be a Team Member! As a member of our team, we are dedicated to promoting your talents, skillset, and energies to improve the environment and quality for those we serve. We are in the business of caring and committed to building an organization where our team can grow together by helping others. 
• Strong Core Values!Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care.
• Flexibility!We work in a team environment and promote flexibility. One of our core values is that our employees have a healthy work-life balance.
• Training!Solid training is provided & paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company.

Benefits!  
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees.

• Company laptop provided for most positions.
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans.
• Company matching 401(k) & Roth.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Direct deposit.
• Paid Time Off accrual begins 60 days after hire.
• Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days.
• Company paid Life Insurance policy.
• Short term & long-term insurance available.
• Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help.

Purpose of Position: Performs work to keep equipment and structure of an establishment in good repair. Performs preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance on all homes/facilities/offices, and related equipment to ensure safe and sanitary operations in compliance with safety codes and OSHA regulations.

Job Duties Include :

• Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair work.
• Performs light plumbing on toilets, sinks, shower/tubs, and other as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance as needed.
• Checks building at beginning and end of shifts.
• Makes carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Assists in pest control as required.
• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms.
• May complete purchase order ensuring receipt is obtained.

Basic Requirements:

• Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation.
• Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks.
• Provide proof of your education.

Education and Experience Required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
• Must have working knowledge of repair procedures for walls, flooring, windows, doors, and installation of hardware.
• Must have a working knowledge of painting, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical repairs and maintenance, minor commercial HVAC repairs and knowledge of HVAC components.
• Working knowledge of TPO roof maintenance, refrigeration, auto mechanics, yard work techniques, and related tools.
• Must have experience in securing contractors for outsourcing and have knowledge of pricing for purchase order requests.

A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, Statesville and Morganton, NC. A Caring Alternative, LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency. We provide an array of services to Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, McDowell, and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Integrated Care, Intensive In-Home, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, and Therapeutic Foster Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer.