General Maintenance Worker

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Who we are: Bridgeway values and promotes quality clinical and administrative practices to foster the best outcomes for persons who come to us for behavioral healthcare. We offer a work environment that supports teamwork, creativity, innovation, professional growth and dedication to the work. At Bridgeway, we never stop growing and innovating our vision of behavioral healthcare for the future.

Hourly rate: $22.00-$25.00

Location: Union, NJ

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

* Must Have a Valid Driver's License*

Position Overview: Under the direction of the Property Manager, oversees the basic maintenance, grounds keeping and cleanliness of the 567 Morris Avenue building and identified sites. Individual should be self-motived and be able to work independently to complete all orders as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Create and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment by using respectful, person-first language, documentation, and interactions.
• Provide the highest quality customer service to all employees and customers as follows: be friendly, responding promptly, know your service, listen to and get to know our staff and customers, be open to asking, receiving and using feedback, create positive work relationships, always follow up with assignments and be curious.
• Maintain a culture of compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, laws and high ethical standards.

Program Operations:

• Light carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical, able to work on ladders change light bulbs.
• Change ceiling tiles
• Paint sheetrock and spackling
• Assists in any snow removal and salting as needed
• Strip and wax floors
• Steam cleaning carpets as needed or willing to learn
• Fill out paper work in a timely manner
• Help with any cleaning as needed
• Inspect all condos every three months and submit all paper work on time.
• Help Maintain all Bridgeway property's and leased property's as directed. Bring any needed repairs to the attention of the property Manager.

Management of the Business:

• Maintains supplies inventory o Maintains equipment and vehicles to maximize safety and longevity
• Performs other duties as required

Scope of Responsibility:

• Familiarizes self with the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the agency

Decision Making:

• On a regular and continuous basis, exercises sound judgment

Other Skills/Abilities:

Special Skills:

• Excellent van driving skills
• Work early morning and evening hours as needed
• Change schedule to meet the needs of the program

Communication Skills:

• Relates well to people of all ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds and disability groups
• Presents and fosters a trusting professional relationship with all persons encountered on a daily basis
• Upbeat, Professional attitude, and a willingness to learn
• Good verbal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Contacts the Property Manager as appropriate in order to trouble shoot facility issues
• Good organizational and problem-solving ability
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and ability to work autonomously

Physical Skills:

• Lift 50 lbs

Computer Proficiency:

• Operate a personal computer and successfully navigate in order to access e-mail, electronic calendars and other basic office support software as well as web based programs such as essential learning

Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Maintenance & cleaning experience a plus.

Experience:

• Grounds Keeping and general maintenance service experience preferred

Driver's License, Vehicle:

• Valid driver's license required with no more than one moving violation within the past 12 months
• Vehicle required

Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and workplace culture. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law; and we strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.