Maintenance Specialist – Administration

Come work as a Maintenance Specialist! The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing semi-skilled facility repair and maintenance at multiple agency sites to ensure that the facilities are properly maintained and meet all agency and government standards. Duties may fall into a variety of trade areas, including general maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, energy, custodial, and landscaping. Work is supervised by the Safety & Facilities Manager for adherence to instructions and established standards.

Candidates must apply by 01/11/24 in order to be considered for first round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, three years of maintenance experience required. Education or training in
• the facilities maintenance trades may substitute for work experience.
• Must have basic proficiencies in areas including but not limited to; plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting,
• HVAC; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates understanding of repairs and maintenance methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, and trades work; proper safety techniques; proper lifting techniques; OSHA rules and regulations.
• Proficient in the use of computers and related information technologies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic maintenance and construction trade procedures.
• Works in a safe manner at all times without direct supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• Driver qualifications required for this position. Driver license, auto insurance and satisfactory drive record for the past 5 years are required.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment drug screen to drive agency vans.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
• Successful registration with the Office of Child Care Central Background Registry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Follows standard operating procedures for installs, inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance for building systems, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC, safety systems, waste management systems, and mechanical systems including controls, pumps and motors.
• Assists in emergencies and closures, including adverse weather conditions, to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational.
• Assists with tasks required in preparing to open sites after closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
• Assists in the installation, moving, and disposal of furniture and equipment.
• Maintains the landscaping of agency sites by mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns; weeding; trimming small trees, hedges, and shrubs removing unwanted, dead, or damaged trees.
• Periodically inspects buildings, facilities and equipment to ascertain required repairs and make recommendations accordingly.
• Undertakes activities of pest control such as setting traps and spraying pesticide. Maintains appropriate records and reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor and outdoor work environment in a variety of weather (heat, cold, wet) with frequent interruptions and demands
• Exposure to trash and potential exposure to street, lots, grounds, crawl spaces, and dirty water or substances, such as sewage and mud.
• Occasional interaction with the public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Required to frequently reach with hands and arms; regularly required to climb or balance; occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, crawl, pushing, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions
• Manual dexterity for handling equipment.
• Ladder and overhead reaching work frequently required.
• Regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent driving between sites as needed.

MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth and supported to envision and reach a positive future.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities, or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.

• This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, please apply at mwvcaa.org/careers/.

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