Maintenance Assistant - Mental Health 115

Telecare Corporation•Oakland, CA

27d

About The Position

Gladman is licensed as a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older. The Maintenance Worker performs tasks involving the facility’s physical plant, equipment, and grounds. Duties include a variety of carpentry, electrical, and environmental services assignments. This is a full-time AM position, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. The expected starting wage is $23.00. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges, and the pay range assigned to the role is based on the geographic location from which it is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role requires two years of experience as a building maintenance worker, handy-person, boiler worker, or in a related position, as well as high school graduation or a GED. Experience in a health care setting is preferred. The incumbent must have knowledge and ability in plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical work, and heating and air-conditioning repair; be able to read, write, and speak English; and be willing to work with adults with mental impairments. A valid Class II California Driver’s License and insurability are required. The applicant must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Criminal Justice Department. The position involves routine facility inspections and maintenance, repair requests, scheduled preventive maintenance, weekly vehicle checks and cleaning, and responding to immediate maintenance and repair problems. The worker also participates in an alternating on-call schedule for emergencies. Physical requirements and other job requirements are specified in the position’s physical-requirements attachment.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a building maintenance worker, handy-person, boiler worker, or in a related position.
High school graduation or a GED.
Knowledge and ability in plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical work, and heating and air-conditioning repair.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Willingness to work with adults with mental impairments.
Valid Class II California Driver’s License and ability to be insured.
Fingerprinting and clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Telecare’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with clients, the public, and other staff members.
Perform tasks correctly and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Check facility temperature, maintain the log, and adjust thermostats as needed to keep the temperature between 72 and 74 degrees.
Check and log boilers and water temperature.
Check facility exit lights and other lights, replacing them as needed.
Complete sheetrock repairs, including sanding and painting, within one week of damage.
Pick up trash from the front of the facility.
Respond to work requisitions, complete the requested work, and complete associated paperwork.
Complete scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
Check and clean facility vehicles each week.
Respond to immediate maintenance and repair problems and participate in the alternating emergency on-call schedule.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and use PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Demonstrate proper knowledge and use of equipment and supplies.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with team members, respond to coworkers with concern, and promote group morale.
Focus on assigned tasks and seek and implement improvements as necessary.
Follow the safety program in all activities.
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.
Complete assignments and follow through to meet expected deadlines.
Understand and follow attendance policies.
Attend all assigned in-service education classes.