Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance

Description

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you!

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa is San Diego County's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care.

API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level. API provides Partial Hospitalization services and Intensive Outpatient services. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Value-added services enhance the patient's treatment experience.

Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Maintenance Worker. The Maintenance Worker maintains a safe, functional, physical environment for patients, employees and guests.

Alvarado Parkway Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan
, medical, dental, and vision insurance
, Paid Days Off (PDO),
paid sick time
, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),
life insurance
, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness/Hospital Protection/Accident Insurance Plans, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

• Repairs and maintains HVAC equipment.
• General repair and maintenance.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Plumbing and electrical.
• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS:
  Set up and breakdown.
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE:
  Alarms and codes.
• Facility cleaning.
• Attends training as appropriate and required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school level reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Oral communications skills
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to concentrate on task in high traffic area.
• Ability to keep information highly confidential.
• Able to meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Skills in dealing courteously with the public and with patients within the organization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding that safety is as important as well as job completion
• Flexibility
• Ability to work closely with patients and staff in a caring and supportive style.

• General experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and air conditioning with experience in repairs and maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex…