Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianMake a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team in San Antonio, TX.ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insuranceRetirement plan optionsAdditional employer sponsored benefits availableAsk your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.Hourly Rate: $21.10 an hour.Language Requirement: Fluency in English is required.Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7am - 4pmAcademic Requirement: Required –High school diploma, or equivalentCertifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior interventionWork Experience: Required – Two (2) plus years of experience in janitorial or maintenance and knowledge of chemicals and reactions, and safe and proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment; Preferred – Three (3) plus years of related experience and/or trainingCritical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables: 1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position. 2. Maintain safe and sanitized conditions in the agency buildings and equipment that meet or exceed all licensing and policy requirements 3. Operate maintenance equipment and report any malfunctioning equipment immediately. 4. Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations. 5. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency. 6. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed and as requested by the supervisor. 7. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the child and program operations. 8. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.Other Responsibilities: 1. Clean, sanitize and maintain buildings and equipment in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations. 2. Report all unsafe conditions to supervisory staff and suggest possible solutions to hazards. 3. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners. 4. Frequently traverse from one area of the campus to another. 5. Frequently move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds from one area of the campus to another. 6. Other duties as assigned. 7. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.Requirements: 1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment. 2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request. 3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks. 4. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. c. Maintain knowledge of new and current equipment used to carry out maintenance duties. d. Achieve impeccable standards of cleanliness in work outcomes. e. Read, analyze, and interpret policy manuals and documents. f. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. g. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. h. Organize and plan work. i. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and proceduresCompass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.English (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!EEO StatementIn accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.