Maintenance Worker, Facility Maintenance

Description

Details:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, flexible schedule required (depending on the project)

General

Job Summary:

Performs routine ground keeping and building maintenance duties on all Methodist Children's Homes buildings and facilities.

Essential Functions:

* Cuts lawn using hand, power or riding mower, trims and edges around walks, flower beds, walls, etc.

* Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.

* Sprays lawn, trees and shrubs with fertilizers and insecticides.

* Removes snow and ice from building walkways and steps; may rake leaves

* May perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in ground keeping.

* Perform weekly walk through of buildings to evaluate repair needs.

* Perform weekly check of fleet (all fluids) and DOCUMENT

* Perform routine janitorial tasks (take out garbage, supply restrooms with paper goods)

* Assist in preparation for events on campus (may include setting up tables, chairs, clean up, etc.)

* Maintain work place (Maintenance Shop) organized and up keep of all tools and resources.

* Interact with fellow staff, residents and visitors in a professional and positive manner.

* All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

Knowledge &

Experience:

* Must be twenty-one (21) years of age

* High School Diploma preferred and two (2) years work in related industry

Skills &

Working Condition:

* Must maintain valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record

* Must be insurable by Methodist Children's Homes insurance carrier

* Must be able to work flexible schedule and shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays and extended periods of time.

* Must successfully complete all phases of pre-service and on-going training, including but not limited to, physical restraint training, First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions, and medication administration.

* Must be able to work in a fast paced, high pressure, high stress environment.

Physical Requirements:

* Must provide a negative drug screen result prior to employment.

* Must pass a pre-employment physical and on-going physical assessments as required

* Have the ability to demonstrate organizational, management, and leadership skills.

* Have the ability to generate multiple solutions to meet the changing needs of clients, staff, and communities

* Have the ability to communicate professionally, in both verbal and written formats, with consumers, including, but not limited to parents, supervises, colleagues, and community service providers.

* Have the ability to supervise work related activities with clients and volunteers

* Regular attendance at primary worksite and agency related events.

* Have the ability to work overtime.