Maintenance Assistant (On Call) - Mental Health 115

Main Template•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery. Gladman is licensed as a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older. Shifts Available: On Call Expected starting wage is $22.6694. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential. MISSION STATEMENT Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness. POSITION OBJECTIVE The Maintenance Worker is the staff member that performs tasks that involve the facility physical plant, equipment and grounds maintenance. These duties encompass a variety of carpentry, electrical and environmental services assignments.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience as a building maintenance worker, handy–person, boiler worker or in a related position is required.
High School graduation or a G.E.D. is also required.
Necessary skills include knowledge of and ability to perform in the areas of: plumbing, carpentry, masonry and electrical, heating and air conditioning repair.
The ability to read, write and speak English is essential, as is the willingness to work with adult mentally impaired persons.
The incumbent must have a valid Class II California Driver’s License and be insurable.
Applicant must be finger printed and receive clearance from Criminal Justice Department.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Checks the temperature in the facility and maintains the log.
Adjusts thermostats as needed to maintain the temperature between 72 – 74 degrees.
Checks and logs boilers and water temperature.
Checks all exit lights and other facility lights, replacing as needed.
Completes all sheet rock repairs, including sanding and painting within one week of the being damaged.
Picks up the trash from the front of the facility.
Responds to all work requisitions, completing the requested task and the associated paper work.
Completes preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled and assigned.
Checks and cleans the facility vehicles each week.
Responds to immediate maintenance and repair problems; participates in alternating on-call schedule for emergencies. (beeper)
Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.