Maintenance Assistant - Flex Time (up to 19 hrs/wk) at Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring in Canyon Lake, Texas

Job Description:

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.


Maintenance Assistant - Flex Time (up to 19 hrs/wk)

US-TX-Canyon Lake

Job ID: 2020-4407
Type: PRN
# of Openings: 1
Category: Residential Treatment Centers
Upbring

Overview

The primary duty of the Maintenance Assistant is to ensure that the Agency and/or facility property is appropriately maintained by performing general maintenance and repair of the building, grounds, and equipment. The Maintenance Assistant will also perform janitorial duties when necessary. Upbring is classified as an essential business by the state because the services we provide are critical to the wellbeing of thousands of children and families. Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

Responsibilities

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards

• Perform routine building maintenance duties, such as painting, minor carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC drain pumps, and changing and repairing ballasts and bulbs
• Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of building or facility using the appropriate chemicals, while adhering to proper usage guidelines
• Create, prioritize, manage, and complete work order requests in CMMS
• Unpack and/or assemble merchandise upon delivery
• Move and assemble office furniture, pictures, blinds, wallboards; handle staff moves from within or outside of agency or facility
• Maintain and perform scheduled routine and preventive maintenance, such as testing and inspecting the operation of equipment and Agency owned vehicles
• Ensure the interior and exterior of the building and property is free of hazards
• Maintain the safety and operation of equipment, such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and emergency generators
• Clean and maintain building using the appropriate chemicals, while adhering to the proper usage guidelines

• Stock and restock supplies, inventory, and equipment
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

We Are Servants| We Help Others

Teamwork

• Work under the direction of the Facilities Manager to maintain a regular and seasonal schedule in CMMS for upkeep of the building or facility, which includes, but not limited to mowing and watering lawns, trimming plants and shrubbery and appropriate disposal, emptying trash, re-lamping lights, vacuuming, and cleaning of lobby, common area(s), windows, bathrooms, and break room(s)
• Assist with emergency evacuations, such as fire, flood, or natural disaster
• Perform partial maintenance after hours to prevent disruption of business activities or operation; respond to emergency calls after scheduled work hours when needed
• Coordinate and assist with janitorial duties
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to purchase supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete general maintenance duties and tasks, repairs, and projects
• Provide weekly activity updates to the Corporate Facilities Manager when Facilities Manager isn’t available
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager, the Facilities team, and program management to ensure department operations are working effectively and efficiently and department goals and objectives are being met

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Work closely with selected or contracted vendor(s), contractor(s), and sub-trade contractor(s) to ensure daily work tasks and scope of work for project-based solutions, emergencies, and preventative maintenance are being achieved
• May be required to complete driving duties as driver and/or accompanying during transport. Subject to being designated as an authorized driver
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, the Facilities team, facility staff, vendors, contractors, sub-trade contractors, and volunteers to ensure maintenance services and projects are being executed to meet expectations and completed on time
• Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, staff, and the community

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid TX driver license and auto insurance to be designated as an authorized driver
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and unplanned requests during shift
• Ability to handle emergencies with or without limited supervision
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to assemble using written instructions
• Ability to see the differences in colors, shades, and brightness; ability to see objects in very bright or dim light
• Working knowledge of building maintenance procedures and techniques
• Ability to operate and handle machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for maintenance and repair

Career Progression

This position is eligible for promotion/transfer. If an appropriate position is available, the employee must meet minimum qualifications, including the promotion/transfer eligibility guidelines.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position will require constant bending, kneeling, twisting, stretching, and reaching, frequent walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs. and use equipment and/or work with other team members to move, push, pull, lift up to 100lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Agreement

The statements herein indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of the job and may request the employee to perform other duties and responsibilities not listed at his/her discretion. This job description is not a contract between the employee occupying the position and the employer. Upbring is an at-will employer. Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. If the day-to-day work I perform differs significantly from the above outlined essential duties, it is my obligation to inform my supervisor and/or Organizational Development.

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