Maintenance Assistant Job Honolulu area,Hawaii USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Maintenance Assistant

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach.

The Maintenance Assistant works regular full time hours with benefits that include: PTO accrual, medical, life insurance, 401k with match and much more. Ensures corrective and preventative maintenance of IHS facilities to positively impact the service sites. This position responds timely to work orders and ensure repairs are completed safely. The Maintenance Assistant resolves immediate operational and/or safety concerns as it relates to the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and property.

Compensation:
Starting from $18 up to $30 hourly.

1 - 1.5 years of experience: $18.00 hourly
2+ years of experience: from $19 up to $30 hourly

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

Inspect facilities and vehicles daily, document according to IHS guidelines to ensure CARF and regulatory compliance; correct and report any problems or make recommendations to facilities management.

Provide minor repairs, assists with major repair and/or installation of various items, systems and/or components as assigned (including but not limited to broken windows, bathroom/shower maintenance, roofs, building structures, floors, handrails, stairs, lighting systems, electrical units, fabrication of wood/metal, etc.).

Clean, care for, maintain and service equipment and tools to ensure the safe usage and availability of equipment needed for day to day operations.

Perform grounds related functions and assist with painting tasks to maintain attractive facilities and grounds areas.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry methods, practices, tools and materials used in building maintenance and repair specialties.

Understand basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions to adhere to safety practices and safe handling of hazardous materials.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on conflict resolution.

Possess personal qualities of integrity, patience and commitment to mission.

Able to work independently, is flexible and able to multitask to meet deadlines; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Required

Education and Experience:

Minimum one year of maintenance experience (2-3 years of experience preferred).

Valid driver's license and clean traffic abstract.

Basic computer skills; able to navigate Google email, Microsoft applications and databases.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Regular Full-Time classification. Generally Monday through Friday, hours may include some evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization.

IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.