Maintenance Technician

Responsible To:                      Facilities Manager

Responsible For:                    Responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the Academy in coordination with the agency’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications:          High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Basic Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to make fair, sound and reasonable decisions; have good communication and organizational skills. Must have some knowledge of maintenance repair in order to perform unskilled & semi-skilled maintenance repair. Must have the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs or move heavy materials in difficult work positions. May be exposed to high & low temperature; may be exposed to inclement weather.

FUNCTION:

Responsible for performing unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance of the facility to ensure smooth and safe daily operations and the overall facility appearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day activities of the Academy maintenance, including equipment and machinery, HVAC, building lighting systems, grounds keeping, security and the overall facility appearance. Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor electrical repair (e.g., bulbs, lighting fixtures, switches, outlets) and assists in skilled electrical repair and/or installation. Performs basic plumbing and basic electrical wiring repair.

2. Performs general maintenance of grounds, including outside custodial duties such as snow removal and mowing. Performs minor repair of grounds equipment.

3. Responds to emergency maintenance requests as needed. May be required to work evening shift.

4. Responsible for hazardous waste disposal and storage in accordance with state and federal regulations.

5. Provides staff and youth training in safety practices pertaining to operation of hand tools.

6. Supervises youth involved in appropriate maintenance projects, ensuring their safety. Provides a positive role model for them to emulate.

7. Provides therapeutic interventions to residents as part of the facility’s Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) and/or Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services (mentoring and coaching on work ethics, safety and basic job skills, independent living skills etc.).

8. When providing TBS/PSR services, documents the interactions through accurate and timely session notes.

9. Maintains 24/7 on-call availability in case of emergent maintenance issues.

10. Keeps up on technological changes to meet today’s new laws and efficiency standards.

11. Completes child abuse referrals as required of all mandated reporters.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.