Maintenance Specialist

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor Department:
Program Region:
Orange County

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Specialist provides support to the maintenance team in the general maintenance and safety of the facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance Goal:
Maintain Mercy House properties to the highest standards ensuring maintenance tasks are completed accurately, timely and to safety code standards. Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

Work with Supervisor to create and implement preventative maintenance

Complete general inspections to assess and maintain internal/external systems that may include fire protection/sprinkler systems, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, stairways, major appliances, lighting, landscaping/tree trimming, roofing/gutters, backflow, and drainage processes

Assist with the bidding process, selection and oversight of subcontractors or perform work normally assigned to a subcontractor based on the skill set of employees

Complete assigned maintenance tasks which may include purchasing needed supplies, electrical/plumbing/ carpentry/ drywall/HVAC repairs, painting/graffiti removal, appliance repair/installation, unit turnovers, roofing repair needs and/or removing debris on roof; grounds work/landscaping

Close out work order requests and update information in work order log as completed

Maintain furnishings, equipment, and facility keys

Administrative

Goal:
To ensure quality administrative practices and correspondence

Assist Supervisor to respond, coordinate, and schedule work orders as needed

Documentation and submission of daily reports

Assist with the bidding process for needed vendors and approved vendor list Assist Supervisor in closing out work order request and update work order log when needed

Team Support Goal:
Support team with facilitating optimal performance

Work with your team members to implement the mission and ensure quality service delivery

Provide support and guidance to staff when necessary

Miscellaneous

Attend appropriate trainings and staff meetings

Oversee general supply inventory

Communicate facility needs and requests

Maintain an appropriate neighborhood presence

Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor Maintain a neat and clean appearance

Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform tasks

Basic carpentry, drywall repair, interior and exterior painting, plumbing repair, drain clearing, electrical installation and repair, appliance troubleshooting and repair, key making, HVAC maintenance, restorations and remodeling, and sprinkler system programming and repairs

Must have intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and accurate data entry skills

General

This position requires driving throughout Kern County Flexible work schedule, including some weekend, morning, and evening shifts

Ability to work effectively within a team setting while also being disciplined to complete tasks independently

Service-minded, detail-oriented, dependable, and courteous

Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, Mercy House staff, and volunteers

Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and use sound judgment

Physical Requirements Ability to work safely under OSHA safety requirements

Ability to wear personal protective gear/clothing correctly during the day Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, including bending and stooping

Ability to climb a ladder while carrying up to 40 pounds

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Ability to move safely over uneven terrain

Post “CAUTION” signage for safety hazards and recommend immediate plans to correct