BENEFITS:

• 21 days paid time off (PTO) per year
• 3 mental health days per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• student loan forgiveness plan eligibility
• growth opportunities

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, five years’ experience, possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Job related licenses or certificates are desired. 

Special Skills: Must possess basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems, basic computer skills. Must possess physical stamina, manual dexterity, and ability to perform heavy physical work out of doors in all weather conditions, using varied hand and power tools. Must be able to lift and move materials weighting up to 50 pounds, 

Position Duties:

1. Perform a variety of field maintenance tasks as directed by supervisor, up to and including door locks, drywall repair, painting, patching, installation of appliances and equipment
2. Responds to emergencies as requested.
3. Ensures facilities and related mechanical systems are maintained in a safe working order.
4. Performs landscaping and grounds keeping activities as instructed by supervisor.
5. Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation. 
6. Will be required to be on an “ON-CALL” rotation for urgent needs at all First Step leased, or owned properties. This is a 24 hour, 7 day per week, Monday-Sunday. Adjustment of hours, and/or weekend work maybe required and/or occasional overtime.
7. Collaborate with coworkers and other management team during renovations repairs, or trouble shooting electrical and/or mechanical issues.
8. Have the ability to read, and interpret or oral instruction of technical manuals, and drawings i.e. blueprints, wiring diagrams, installation instructions.
9. Wear proper protective equipment PPE, while performing job duties, (i.e., goggles, face mask, hardhat, back brace, kneepads).
10. Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment while performing assigned tasks in direct client surroundings. 
11. Possess excellent time management, problem-solving skills, attention to safety, detail, and be proactive. 
12. Maintains customer confidence, and protects operations by keeping information confidential following established confidentiality policy and procedures. Maintaining professional boundaries with persons served.
13. All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES 

Demonstrates Dependability: 

• Arrives to work on time according to agency policies 

• Uses leave time according to agency policies 

• Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines 

Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:

• Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues 

• Works different shifts when necessary 

• Recommends program changes and improvements 

Demonstrates Teamwork:

• Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals 

• Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees 

• Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor 

Demonstrates Professionalism: 

• Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served 

• Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect privacy of persons served at all times by following agency, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations

• Adheres to agency Code of Ethics at all times 

• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws and regulations under which the agency operates