Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Department: Facilities Compliance Department
Supervisor: Facilities Compliance Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of (1) structures, systems, and fixtures; (2) vehicles, machinery, and equipment, and (3) ROI grounds, by performing the following duties.

Duties

1. Repairs and maintains the physical structure (exterior and interior) of all ROI buildings, systems and fixtures including but not limited to:
   1. Heating and A/C (including filters)
   2. General carpentry
   3. Painting
   4. Electrical systems (including all electrical boxes and utility outlets)
   5. Windows
   6. Tile work
   7. Flooring
   8. Walls and doors
   9. Water and plumbing systems
   10. Fences, gates, and walkways.
2. Insures vacant units are made ready for occupancy in the timely manner (generally within three (3) business days), including repairs, cleaning and painting.
3. Maintains ROI grounds, according to specifications, including:
   1. Cutting lawn; (if requested)
   2. Trimming and edging around walks, flower beds, and walls;
   3. Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs;
   4. Spraying lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides;
   5. Weeding flowerbeds, raking and bagging or burning leaves;
   6. Cleaning grounds and removing litter;
   7. Spreading sand on public passageways to prevent ice buildup;
   8. Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs;
   9. Watering lawn and shrubs; and
   10. Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
4. Properly operates, maintains and repairs vehicles, machinery, equipment such as lawn mower, gas trimmers and blowers, and power/hand tools.
5. Keeps the maintenance shop, materials, equipment and tools organized, inventoried, and in good operating condition.
6. Sharpens tools such as blades, weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
7. Implements and documents routine maintenance for vehicles, major systems, equipment and tools.
8. Minimizes use of outside contractors and/or labor but when authorized monitors their work.
9. Works with house managers in responding to the special needs of the group homes.

1. Works with the safety committee and responds to its findings and recommendations.
2. Complies with all ROI policies and procedures.
3. Assists the Chief Operating Officer with any inspections, as requested.
4. Completes all work orders and paperwork assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
5. Keeps the Chief Operating Officer informed about the nature and extent of any work performed, complaints, problems or other maintenance-related issues.
6. Performs such other duties as assigned by the COO/HR Director.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when handling emergencies or dealing with emotional topics.
Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; keeps others adequately informed; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines; reports potential unsafe conditions; uses equipment and technology properly.
Morals and Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity; acts consistent with Christian principles; upholds organizational values; follows dress code.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED, with at least three years’ experience working in the building trades,
grounds keeping or general repair. One year of college may be substituted for one-year experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must maintain current Alabama driver’s license and successfully pass criminal history record check
and TB screening.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds on his or her own as well as lift/transfer a person with assistance, as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and long distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.