Maintenance Technician

Compass Connections•Harlingen, TX

50d

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe. If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

Requirements

Required –High school diploma, or equivalent
First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
Required – Two (2) plus years of experience in janitorial or maintenance and knowledge of chemicals and reactions, and safe and proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. c. Maintain knowledge of new and current equipment used to carry out maintenance duties. d. Achieve impeccable standards of cleanliness in work outcomes. e. Read, analyze, and interpret policy manuals and documents. f. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. g. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. h. Organize and plan work. i. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S.Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Preferred – Three (3) plus years of related experience and/or training

Responsibilities

Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
Maintain safe and sanitized conditions in the agency buildings and equipment that meet or exceed all licensing and policy requirements
Operate maintenance equipment and report any malfunctioning equipment immediately.
Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed and as requested by the supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the child and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Clean, sanitize and maintain buildings and equipment in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.
Report all unsafe conditions to supervisory staff and suggest possible solutions to hazards.
Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.
Frequently traverse from one area of the campus to another.
Frequently move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds from one area of the campus to another.
Other duties as assigned.
Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.