Maintenance Assistant

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Sick Time
• 2 weeks Paid Vacation Time

Under direct the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Director of Facility & Food Service Manager, Program Director, and/or the Maintenance Mechanic Lead, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and housekeeping of BHS owned and/or leased facilities as assigned.

• Performs routine and preventive maintenance, as well as unscheduled duties when needed, for example, due to a malfunction.
• Assists maintenance Lead and tradesmen with more skilled maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Plumbing duties include service and repair of faucets, drains, toilets, and sinks. Clears clogged toilets and drains when necessary.
• Electrical duties include replacing bulbs, switches, and wall outlets as needed.
• Plasters walls and ceilings, paints walls & trim, as needed with knowledge of appropriate paint to use for different projects.
• Arranges for repair of equipment by outside vendors as needed.
• Back up courier, transporting mail, goods, and clients as required.
• May perform unscheduled cleaning duties as needed, for example, due to a spill or sewer back up.
• Perform vehicle inspection before driving any BHS vehicle.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Locks and secures tools, supplies, offices, closets and all work areas as appropriate.
• Moves equipment and furniture for renovation, rearrangement, and relocation of offices.
• Orders essential supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a clean and operational condition.
• Works as a member of the team, including assisting in orientation of any new staff, intern or volunteers.
• Represents BHS well in all contacts. Maintains cultural sensitivity at all times.
• Maintains familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations. Performs job duties accordingly.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees as assigned.
• Recognizes personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with staff.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Conveys respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.

All Maintenance Assistants are expected to:

• Perform various maintenance and housekeeping duties in and around the facility
• Comply with BHS health and safety policies.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, vision, values and policies of BHS.
• Serve as a positive role model to other staff.
• Take pride in work, making accurate, thorough and appropriate job performance a priority.
• Display initiative in performing job duties, identifying improved methodology, and taking responsibility.
• Promote a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor.
• Maintain confidentiality of both staff and client information in accordance with state and federal regulations and BHS policies.
• Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Work as a team member in performing job duties and assignments.
• Make decisions, prioritize, and carry out daily responsibilities in accordance with the competencies and major tasks, duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.
• Completes all mandatory trainings in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate required computer programs for position, including but not limited to Microsoft…