Maintenance Specialist

Summary 

Responsible for maintenance work executed in compliance with various standards and regulations. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Carry out various general maintenance assignments as needed, either as repair or original work: plumbing, electrical, light carpentry, and troubleshooting. Using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment. 

• Advise Facilities Manager of maintenance needs that exceed own skill level and assist in obtaining contractor services when needed.
• Use maintenance request system to aid in job/task completion.
• Inspect and when possible, diagnose HVAC issues prior to contacting contracted external vendor.
• Meet regularly with Facilities Manager for supervision.
• Participate in meetings, special projects or assignments, and training/development activities as assigned or approved.
• Assure ongoing availability of necessary tools, equipment, and materials for maintenance work. All tools are provided by Hamilton Center.
• Assist Facilities Manager with ensuring vehicles are serviced by external vendor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements  

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years’ work experience with knowledge and skills in plumbing, carpentry, basic masonry, interior work, basic electrical work, and equipment and plant repair.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment and other safe operations and repair.
• Basic appliance repair, basic arithmetic, basic English usage, and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Applications for building and safety codes.
• Supervisory skills are helpful.
• Willingness to travel in work capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy.

 All members of the Rapid Response team must maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification & maintain current American Red Cross CPR certification.

Physical Demands   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Must routinely lift and carry 100 pounds.

Work Environment 

The work is performed throughout the Center facilities.  Work assignments are based on maintenance requests, which are recorded as to date received and completed.  Access to equipment and materials is available.  Access to equipment and materials to complete the work is readily available.

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter
• Completion of MMR, Varicella, influenza and coronavirus vaccine
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use.
• Completion of Center-wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work
• Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.
• Completion of HCI Commitment to Quality training.
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Successful completion of a six month on the job orientation period
• Participation in payroll electronic deposit
• Adherence to all policies, procedures, rules and regulations set forth by Hamilton Center, Inc.
• Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.
• Successful completion of New Employee Department Checklist within 90 days of employment
• Successful completion of Annual PES

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.  They are meant to be accurate reflections of the essential job elements for making fair pay decisions about jobs.