Maintenance Worker

Saint Francis Ministries•Picayune, MS

About The Position

Maintains the facility and grounds to provide a safe and clean living environment for clients and staff. The Maintenance Worker conducts monthly inspections of buildings, grounds, and vehicles; promptly troubleshoots and corrects dangerous conditions; and keeps equipment in safe working condition. The role also serves as safety officer and provides safety-procedure training during monthly staff meetings, as well as serving as an Infection Control/Environment of Care Instructor. The position maintains facility systems and grounds, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, millwork, and grounds work. Duties include keeping driveways, sidewalks, and common areas free of debris; cleaning air conditioners, vents, and furnace filters; maintaining orderly utility closets; and taking inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies for submission to the Executive Director. The Maintenance Worker interacts appropriately with individuals receiving Supported Employment Services, serves as a role model and source of feedback, and protects clients’ rights. The role may require being on call for emergency transportation. It also involves reporting unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical, and safety channels; following safety procedures and Saint Francis Ministries directives and policies; and adhering to applicable standard operating procedures, personnel policies, accreditation and licensure standards, and federal, state, and local requirements and contract terms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
First Aid/CPR.
Mandt.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass a drug screen, MVR, Mississippi State Background Check, and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance Check.
Must pass a physical examination and TB skin test.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and clear driving record.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the facility and grounds to provide a safe, clean living environment for clients and staff.
Conduct monthly inspections of the facility, including buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
Troubleshoot and correct dangerous conditions immediately.
Serve as safety officer and provide safety-procedure training during monthly staff meetings.
Keep equipment in safe working condition.
Ensure driveways, sidewalks, and common areas are free of debris.
Maintain facility systems and grounds, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, millwork, and grounds work.
Clean air conditioners, vents, and furnace filters.
Inventory maintenance and cleaning supplies and submit the list to the Executive Director.
Maintain utility closets free of debris and clutter.
Interact properly with individuals receiving Supported Employment Services and serve as a role model and source of feedback.
Be capable of being on call for emergency transportation.
Serve as Infection Control/Environment of Care Instructor.
Report unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical, and safety channels.
Ensure clients’ rights are protected.
Know and follow safety procedures and Saint Francis Ministries policies and directives.
Follow applicable Saint Francis Ministries standard operating procedures, rules, personnel policies and procedures, accreditation and licensure standards, laws, regulations, and contract terms.