Maintenance

Evergreen Life Services

Haughton, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Carpentry, Communication Skills, Data Entry, Developmental Disabilities, Documentation, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Relations, Establish Priorities, Facilities and Maintenance, Furniture, Furniture Moving, General Handyperson, Groundskeeping, HVAC, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Appliances, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multitasking, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Professional Services, Project Tracking, Property Maintenance, Record Keeping, Resolve Customer Issues, Time Management, Viruses
LOCATION
Haughton, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule

Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Title: Maintenance
Reports To: Chief of Staff
Classification: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Created: November 29, 2013

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for general repairs and maintenance of facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Make general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems, and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical; paint buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, etc.
  • Make limited repairs to appliances, replace parts, and make adjustments.
  • Move furniture and other items as required from one location to another.
  • Perform monthly inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned company vehicles and ensure maintenance and inspections are done routinely and as required.
  • Complete necessary maintenance documentation and maintain accurate records as required.
  • Maintain outside lawn and landscape areas as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term considerations.
  • Championing Customer Needs: provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
  • Communicating Effectively: Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message. 
  • Delivering High-Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
  • Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 6 months of relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of computers for general data entry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
  • Regularly works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
  • Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
  • Constantly alert and observant during working hours.
  • Frequently able to climb on ladders, kneel, bend, and stoop.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Will not supervise.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses.
  • Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
  • Must be able to prioritize work tasks.
  • Must be able to work without close personal supervision.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
  • Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

  • Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
  • Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Availability for evening and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors.

About the Company

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Evergreen Life Services

Our mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve nearly 1,300 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Serve

  • Support individuals with disabilities physically, emotionally and spiritually.
  • Help them find self-worth and abilities.
  • Teach basic life and social skills, job and financial training and more.

Provide

  • Quality care for medical and behavioral needs.
  • Opportunities for meaningful employment.
  • An independent and abundant life.
  • A place they can call home.
  • Love, acceptance, value and friendship.

Champion

  • Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
  • Help society understand disabilities and how they can help.
  • Support individuals in making their dreams a reality.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1959
WEBSITE
http://www.evergreenls.org