Maintenance Assistant 1

The Arc Of The Ozarks•Springfield, MO

2h•$20

About The Position

Positions starting at $20.00 per hour! Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives! Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements. What’s this Job all About? The maintenance role works in various office and residential facilities to maintain the living and working environments of our clients and employees. What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like ? You will find success in this role with your strong work ethic, integrity, and responsibility. You will do this by: Troubleshooting issues to determine necessary repairs. Performing general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. General remodeling, maintenance of facility roadways, parking lots and snow removal. Performing routine maintenance on building systems. Caring of grounds and landscapes. Provide safety and maintenance training to additional departments as needed. What do I need to be successful in this position? A knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and carpentry. This may be measured by other jobs held and work required in those jobs and or certificates of training in the above mentioned areas. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a maintenance person. Experience as a maintenance person in a residential/commercial setting is preferred. Must be able to stand, stoop, lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing 75 pounds. A minimum of eighteen years of age and possession of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent. Please see the full job description for complete list of duties and requirements. Here’s a little more: You will have a position that allows movement and interactions with a variety of individuals. You will also stay active and engaged throughout your work day. Along with competitive pay and benefits, this position will allow autonomy in completing assigned tasks. Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization. Flexible scheduling with typical schedule of Monday-Friday off by 6pm. And more! If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!

Requirements

A knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and carpentry. This may be measured by other jobs held and work required in those jobs and or certificates of training in the above mentioned areas.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a maintenance person.
Must be able to stand, stoop, lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing 75 pounds.
A minimum of eighteen years of age and possession of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a maintenance person in a residential/commercial setting is preferred.
Maintenance experience in a residential or other type of setting is preferred.
Proven ability to complete maintenance projects in the past.

Responsibilities

The development of and continued implementation of a preventive maintenance schedule in the group homes, ISLs, administrative facilities, and other Arc facilities.
Minor repair to buildings and equipment with general remodeling work.
Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes such as mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks, and buildings; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment.
Ensure that high standards of safety are developed, met, and maintained at all Arc facilities.
Arranges and coordinates the internal safety inspections of residential facilities and the Activity Center.
Follows up on deficiencies and recommendations.
Participates in the process and function of The Arc of the Ozarks Health and Safety Committee.
Completes, coordinates, and arranges for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with Arc of the Ozarks operating procedures, practices, and financial considerations.
Ensures that major equipment and furnishings are maintained in safe, operable conditions and/or arranges for replacement.
Provide training as assigned to the residential staff as it relates to the safety and maintenance needs of residential facilities