Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Facility Maintenance Manager

Position Summary:

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the physical facility for a therapeutic school. Performs general maintenance duties to protect and preserve buildings, equipment, and furnishings.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Ohio driver's license (and ability to meet driver-eligibility standards to operate an agency-owned vehicle)
• Three to five years' experience in general maintenance or facilities support, preferably in a school or behavioral health setting
• General industry knowledge required, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical
• Valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health Card or ability to obtain within probationary period
• Basic computer skills, including ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook and navigate websites
• Ability to work professionally, effectively, and collaboratively with others
• Self-starter. Comfortable working independently.

Essential Functions:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for general maintenance support for a designated building.
• Maintains a clean and efficient work environment; performs regular walk-throughs to ensure properly maintained facility and equipment; when directed, serves as an on-site liaison with outside vendors regarding building and maintenance issues.
• Prepares building for arrival of staff by turning on lights, replacing light bulbs, adjusting heating/cooling, clearing snow, salting walks and otherwise maintaining clear routes for emergency egress.
• Keeps supervisor informed of emerging issues. Reports problems/unsafe conditions.
• Assists with the pick-up, receipt and delivery of equipment, materials and other supplies as directed. Anticipates and replenishes consumable supplies as needed.
• Reads/complies with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) information. Ensures that supplies are stored properly. Participates in occupational safety/health training as directed. Follows approved health/safety guidelines to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, body fluids and/or body tissues. Reports personal injuries to a supervisor.
• Provides for the regular and orderly removal of trash. Removes debris on floors and grounds throughout the day.
• Responsible for the general set-up of meeting facilities and office relocations. Moves and arranges furnishings. Spot cleans carpets and other areas as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations regarding facility. Corrects defects/makes temporary repairs necessary (e.g., painting, drywall/plaster, glass replacement, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) until another maintenance professional can address.
• Properly completes documentation (e.g., walkthrough checklists) as requested. Ensures vehicles are properly serviced and are in good working order (e.g., tires inflated). Assists with safety drills and other compliance-related activities.
• Routinely inspects the exterior of the facility and grounds to ensure proper maintenance.

Expectations,

Skills and Abilities:

• Align practice and work with agency mission, vision and values.
• Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required trainings.
• Knowledge of and adherence to PEP Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to prioritize requests for assistance. Respond quickly and effectively to high priority situations.
• Punctual with consistent attendance practices. Good time management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to balance, bend, climb, crouch, kneel, reach, push, stoop, stand and sit
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate and ride in a vehicle
• Ability to use heavy equipment, including but not limited to: power scrubbers, shampooers, power tools, hand tools, plumbing and electrical equipment
• Ability to use a computer and keyboard (hand-eye coordination and repetitive movements related to keyboarding)

Work Environment:

• Risk of exposure to various cleaning chemicals and combustible materials
• Risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Risk of exposure to hostile or aggressive behavior by clients and/or family members
• Risk of exposure to communicable disease (e.g., colds, flu, mumps, measles, chicken pox)
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Performing tasks that require strenuous physical exertion
• Working at various heights, in confined spaces and in variable/diminished lighting
• Traveling to various local sites, possibly during inclement weather