Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Greater New Bedford Area - New Bedford, MA 02740

Overview

Salary Range $25.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 10:00AM to 5:00PM

The Facilities Technician is responsible for facility service requests, building maintenance, emergency repairs, and vehicle fleet maintenance. Must exercise reasonable and professional discretion and independent judgment with respect to the timely, efficient, proper, and cost-effective maintenance of BCLs facilities.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for routine, preventative and emergency maintenance as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Prioritize assigned work orders to complete in a timely manner.
• Immediately report assessments and safety concerns to Facilities Manager.
• Annual NBHA housing review and meetings with housing, including ongoing liaison with housing
• Respond to emergency and after hours calls if needed.
• Pick up and/or transport supplies and equipment as needed.
• Travel between agency locations.
• Access and ready agency email account at least weekly.
• Assists with regular maintenance and emergencies regarding agency vehicles.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment
• Comply with OSHA Safety policies and regulations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Physical activities include but not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, etc.
• Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• The worker is subject to hazards such as moving parts, moving vehicles, etc.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers license for three years.
• 2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Ability to properly and safely use hand tools, and/or instruments and cleaning agents.
• Ability to follow direction and work both independently and as a team.
• Use of your personal vehicle is required. Mileage is reimbursed.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI check, Drug Test, and a Driving Record Check.

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Benefits: BCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition and 401k and life insurance options for all eligible employees.

Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions (recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, etc.) are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law, assuming said characteristic does not interfere with the performance of essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities and religious beliefs. Please inform us of any necessary accommodations to the application process.