Maintenance Technician - Facilities (Missoula, MT)

Aware Inc.•Missoula, MT

18d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

AWARE is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain group homes and corporate buildings, grounds, and vans. The role includes repairing structures and fixtures, completing safety inspections and documentation, supporting licensing requirements, and arranging maintenance and repairs. The technician may travel to other Montana communities; AWARE compensates for travel and overnight stays when an assignment is more than 50 miles from the employee’s home address. The position also includes supervising residents who are learning maintenance skills as part of vocational training.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of general maintenance practices.
Ability to problem-solve, repair, and develop cost-effective solutions.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and with a variety of staff members.
High school diploma or GED.
Five years of maintenance experience.
Valid Montana driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures made of wood, plywood, and wallboard in compliance with local building codes.
Purchase needed materials and equipment in accordance with corporate policy.
Repair and maintain group homes and corporate buildings, including replacing electrical switches and fixtures, painting, repairing plaster and drywall, and troubleshooting equipment failures.
Maintain grounds, including mowing and watering lawns, planting flowers and trees, raking leaves, and removing snow.
Conduct monthly safety inspections in group homes.
Maintain records documenting compliance with health and safety standards, obtaining bids, and overseeing purchases.
Participate in annual home licensing with health and fire departments.
Participate in Safety Committee meetings.
Initiate changes to safety procedures in the homes.
Maintain first aid kits in homes and vans.
Inspect vans weekly.
Arrange maintenance and repairs.
Supervise residents interested in learning maintenance skills as part of vocational training.
Travel to other Montana communities when asked; travel and overnight stays are compensated for assignments more than 50 miles from the employee’s home address.