Maintenance Worker

Dismas Charities•Laredo, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker is responsible to the Director for the management and upkeep of the physical plant. The role includes maintaining and repairing building components and fixtures, conducting landscaping and grounds maintenance, and performing regular preventive maintenance. Work must comply with applicable OSHA and government safety requirements, including rules and licensing for work involving electricity. Where repairs or installations require a license the worker does not hold, the worker coordinates services with a local certified vendor. The worker maintains records of routine maintenance, alerts a supervisor or Director when repairs need additional attention, and maintains working knowledge of the Physical Plant Manual and relevant facilities operations procedures, including emergency drills, life safety, sanitation, and unusual occurrences. The position requires working assigned shifts, attending required meetings and appointments, and developing proficiency with the facility’s security and fire systems. This is a part-time position of 16–20 hours per week. The first shift is 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; weekend work and holidays falling on weekends are included, and a flexible schedule is available. The job offers pay of $22.84 and benefits. The work includes an indoor facility environment as well as frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and occasional risk of electrical shock.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED and at least two years of paid general maintenance experience are preferred.
Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, write reports and correspondence, and speak effectively.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and perform basic arithmetic across units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification and Defensive Driving Certification during initial orientation and retain them throughout employment.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license without restrictions that would prevent or prohibit performing job duties, as required.
Ability to pass criminal background checks.
Ability to travel overnight when required and have reliable transportation; use of a personal vehicle may be required for work-related travel.
Proficient knowledge of a current Windows or XP operating system and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including climbing ladders, bending or reaching, using hands to handle objects, and lifting or moving items up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to drive a company and/or personal vehicle when required.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of basic PC concepts, including files, file paths, and copying, pasting, deleting, and moving files.
A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of paid general maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the physical plant, reporting to the Director.
Maintain and repair building components and fixtures, including painting and work on counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, glass, ceiling and floor tiles, wall coverings, shades, blinds, curtain rods, wall fans, and door locks.
Perform electrical and mechanical system upkeep and repairs when appropriately licensed; coordinate with a local certified vendor for work requiring licensing when necessary.
Conduct regular landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, raking, and maintaining sprinklers, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
Conduct regular preventive maintenance to support facility safety, operation, and appearance.
Notify a supervisor or Director when repairs require additional attention and maintain records of required routine maintenance.
Follow applicable OSHA regulations and current government safety guidelines, permits, and licensing requirements, particularly for work involving tools, chemicals, or electricity.
Maintain working knowledge of the Physical Plant Manual and relevant facilities operations procedures, including emergency drills, life safety, sanitation, and unusual occurrences.
Work required shifts and hours and attend required appointments and meetings at facilities or other business-related locations.
Become proficient with the program’s security and fire systems during the introductory period and with future equipment applications as introduced.