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.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL 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.

Arrange 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.

Complete all work orders assigned to you and close 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.

Working Conditions

The employee will be exposed to office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones,

machinery, and power and hand tools. The employee 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.

Office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones, and occasional small machinery

(lawn mower, etc.). May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases. Occasionally,

prolonged hours or unusual chores 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' ex[eroemce 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.

The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access,

modify, or output information. This includes the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve

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.

coverage applicable by law for auto insurance

Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination

Equal Opportunity Employer