Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

OYHFS Youth Learning Center (Highland Park) - Los Angeles, CA 90042

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Primarily responsible for basic maintenance and service repairs on OYHFS buildings, grounds and equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair on basic household equipment and appliances.
• Maintains and services all mechanical systems such as stoves, refrigerators, garbage disposals, dishwashers, washers, dryers and exhaust fans.
• Performs routine plumbing, electrical and simple carpentry repairs as assigned by department managers.
• Performs basic vehicle checks and services as assigned by department managers.
• Drives vehicles and operates equipment necessary to perform maintenance tasks.
• Assists with complex and skilled maintenance tasks under the supervision of craftsman level senior staff.
• Attends and participates in mandatory training and in-service activities.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects as requested by department manager.
• Interfaces with staff and clients in a service-oriented, positive and productive manner during performance of duties.
• Participates in QI activities and promotes such.
• Supports and promotes a trauma-informed culture throughout the organization.
• Works to promote and support diversity, inclusion, and equity at all levels in the organization.
• Participates in select QI Committees and ensures COA and other regulatory compliance.
• All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and adolescents

who are served by our Agencies. Therefore, each employee must at all times be emotionally stable and able to function effectively with children, adolescents, and adults who may have mental or behavioral challenges. The staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, as well as appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions as well as inappropriate emotional expressions are not acceptable.

All agency employees must maintain confidentiality of client and case information and may not access information unless directly related to their job responsibilities and duties, as stated in Title XXII 88069.7 (d): “All information in case records shall be confidential and shall be available only to the licensing agency, placement agency staff and personnel who need access for the performance of their duties.”

• Initiative:
  Volunteers readily;
  Undertakes self-development activities;
  Seeks increased responsibilities;
  Takes independent actions and calculated risks;
  Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
  Asks for help when needed.
• Continuous Quality Improvement
  - Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and a commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Job Knowledge
  - Understands the purpose of the position and how it relates to the agency mission. Exhibits competency in the required job skills and knowledge, and the ability to learn new concepts/skills. Welcomes opportunities to enhance knowledge/skills related to the position.
• Job Conduct
  - Attendance is appropriate, including punctuality. Applies appropriate ethical standards to assigned tasks. Works independently with minimal supervision. Takes appropriate safety precautions in performing tasks/reports potential safety concerns. Utilizes agency resources appropriately.
• Professionalism:
  Displays respect and sensitivity for others regardless of position, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Maintains professional demeanor under pressure. Displays appropriate judgment. Maintains appropriate boundaries. Follows through on…