Maintenance Assistant

RHA Health Services•Glenside, PA

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About The Position

We are hiring for: Maintenance Assistant Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Manages tools, equipment and bench stock. Conducts periodic maintenance inspections and ensures that basic safety standards are addressed and is able to identify potential hazards. Provides 24 hour emergency maintenance. Reports all emergencies. The ability to implement protocol/procedures to ensure safety measures are accomplished. Looking to make a difference? Bring your compassion and dependability to work with RHA, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RHA Health Services is looking for a personable, energetic and dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join our team. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will plan, coordinate and perform preventive maintenance for equipment, machinery, tools, appliances and buildings. You will use your experience, knowledge and judgment to complete tasks with limited direction and supervision. Other responsibilities include: Coordinates work orders with Home Managers and other staff supervisors to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with operation of residential or center activities. Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, walls, building framework, and trim. Paints interior and exterior walls and trim. Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions. Installs items such as window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods, wall & ceiling fans and lights and door locks. Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings. Assures compliance to building code. Develops and coordinates with Administrator and Manager - Materials and Assets, plans for reconstruction, capital improvement or installation of new equipment, or buildings. Seeks bids for construction/renovation projects as appropriate. Suggests cost savings equipment when replacement is necessary. Estimates cost of parts, and supplies to be used during scheduled maintenance. Reviews manufacturer’s service manuals and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventive maintenance.

Requirements

HS diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience in General Maintenance
Regular required to lift 20 lbs.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Required to regularly stand and walk.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to talk and hear
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training preferred.
Valid drivers license including personal vehicle insurance coverage.
Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications.
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Responsibilities

Manages tools, equipment and bench stock.
Conducts periodic maintenance inspections and ensures that basic safety standards are addressed and is able to identify potential hazards.
Provides 24 hour emergency maintenance.
Reports all emergencies.
The ability to implement protocol/procedures to ensure safety measures are accomplished.
Coordinates work orders with Home Managers and other staff supervisors to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with operation of residential or center activities.
Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, walls, building framework, and trim.
Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.
Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
Installs items such as window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods, wall & ceiling fans and lights and door locks.
Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings.
Assures compliance to building code.
Develops and coordinates with Administrator and Manager - Materials and Assets, plans for reconstruction, capital improvement or installation of new equipment, or buildings.
Seeks bids for construction/renovation projects as appropriate.
Suggests cost savings equipment when replacement is necessary.
Estimates cost of parts, and supplies to be used during scheduled maintenance.
Reviews manufacturer’s service manuals and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventive maintenance.

Benefits

RHA Health Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to full-time employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work-life balance, and protection from the unexpected.
In the entry level role, we understand your desire to continue to grow in the role; we are known for providing high-quality services, excellent staff training and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and other roles within the organization.
The comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
Free CPR, first aid and job-specific training opportunities
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities