Maintenance Specialist

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist Department: Facilities and Maintenance Reports To: Director of Facilities and Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt Summary The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for completing minor repairs and maintenance for the community living program, administrative building, agency grounds, and agency vehicles. Responsibilities Assists in performing routine preventative maintenance and facility upkeep. Repairs and replaces furniture items, home equipment such as venetian blinds. Performs routine plumbing work, such as unstopping toilets and drains, replacing faucets, valves, and washers, and repairing water line leaks. Performs routine electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, outlets, switches, etc. and limited repairs of electrical motor, generators, and communication systems. Performs routine lawn maintenance and maintenance on lawn equipment including mowers, weed-eaters, and tractors. Performs minor painting, gutter cleaning, water removal on buildings as needed. Arranges for and/or conducts maintenance of large appliances owned by the agency. Assists with moving furniture, boxes, supplies, and other heavy objects. Maintains records as required. Assists in performing transportation as necessary and keeping agency vehicles in proper working order. Completes all work orders assigned to you and closes them once they are completed. Cleans filters and oils motors, replaces belts, filters, switches, gauges, motors, on agency vehicles. All Other Duties as Assigned. Physical Expectations This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting. It may require light (5 lbs.) to heavy lifting (50 lbs.) and occasional stooping, kneeling, and/or bending. May also require occasional climbing ladders up to two (2) stories and operating power tools and equipment. The employee will be exposed to an office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones, machinery, power and hand tools, and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases, extreme heat and/or cold, and potentially toxic fumes, liquids, insects, etc. Must carry a cell phone and be willing to respond 24 hours a day in an emergency. Prolonged hours or unusual chores may be required to meet the unexpected needs of the individuals (i.e., medical and/or behavioral). Qualifications Must be 20 years of age or older. A minimum of two (2) years' experience in both vehicle and property maintenance. Basic knowledge of standard tools and practices of the various trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and plastering. Basic knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and building trades. Ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information, including quickly accessing, storing, and retrieving data. Safe driving record and must obtain a Class E Driver's License during New Hire Orientation. Must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance. Must receive seasonal flu vaccination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Life Unlimited, Inc