About Upbring

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors , brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who cant speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

About New Life Residential Treatment Center

Many of the girls arrive at New Life after experiencing severe abuse or neglect. These courageous young women are between the ages of 11-17, and they begin to grow and heal through in-depth clinical therapy, personal development activities and spiritual care in a safe setting.

Girls stay an average of six to eight months and begin to feel a restored sense of hope in their futures thanks to the support of New Lifes staff and therapists specializing in Trauma-Informed Care. Often during the healing process, girls discover special interests and talents and begin to live a healthy lifestyle. Many girls are either reunited with biological family or connected with a loving foster family after living at New Life.

What You'll Do

The primary duty of the Maintenance Assistant is to ensure that the Agency and/or facility property is appropriately maintained by performing general maintenance and repair of the building, grounds, and equipment. The Maintenance Assistant will also perform janitorial duties when necessary.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

*This is a PRN position with work up to 19 hours/week

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards

• Perform routine building maintenance duties, such as painting, minor carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC drain pumps, and changing and repairing ballasts and bulbs
• Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of building or facility using the appropriate chemicals, while adhering to proper usage guidelines
• Create, prioritize, manage, and complete work order requests in CMMS
• Unpack and/or assemble merchandise upon delivery
• Move and assemble office furniture, pictures, blinds, wallboards; handle staff moves from within or outside of agency or facility
• Maintain and perform scheduled routine and preventive maintenance, such as testing and inspecting the operation of equipment and Agency owned vehicles
• Ensure the interior and exterior of the building and property is free of hazards
• Maintain the safety and operation of equipment, such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and emergency generators
• Clean and maintain building using the appropriate chemicals, while adhering to the proper usage guidelines
• Stock and restock supplies, inventory, and equipment
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

We Are Servants | We Help Others

Teamwork

• Work under the direction of the Facilities Manager to maintain a regular and seasonal schedule in CMMS for upkeep of the building or facility, which includes, but not limited to mowing and watering lawns, trimming plants and shrubbery and appropriate disposal, emptying trash, re-lamping lights, vacuuming, and cleaning of lobby, common area(s), windows, bathrooms, and break room(s)
• Assist with emergency evacuations, such as fire, flood, or natural disaster
• Perform partial maintenance after hours to prevent disruption of business activities or operation; respond to emergency calls after scheduled work hours when needed
• Coordinate and assist with janitorial duties
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to purchase supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete general maintenance duties and tasks, repairs, and projects
• Provide weekly activity updates to the Corporate Facilities Manager when Facilities Manager isnt available
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager, the Facilities team, and program management to ensure department operations are working effectively and efficiently and department goals and objectives are being met

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Work closely with selected or contracted vendor(s), contractor(s), and sub-trade contractor(s) to ensure daily work tasks and scope of work for project-based solutions, emergencies, and preventative maintenance are being achieved
• May be required to complete driving duties as driver and/or accompanying during transport. Subject to being designated as an authorized driver
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, the Facilities team, facility staff, vendors, contractors, sub-trade contractors, and volunteers to ensure maintenance services and projects are being executed to meet expectations and completed on time
• Work as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, staff, and the community

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid TX driver license and auto insurance to be designated as an authorized driver
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks and unplanned requests during shift
• Ability to handle emergencies with or without limited supervision
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to assemble using written instructions
• Ability to see the differences in colors, shades, and brightness; ability to see objects in very bright or dim light
• Working knowledge of building maintenance procedures and techniques
• Ability to operate and handle machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for maintenance and repair

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service populations and area)
• HVAC Certification
• 6-months-to-1-year maintenance and repair experience
• General contractor experience
• Working knowledge of reading blueprints

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position will require constant bending, kneeling, twisting, stretching, and reaching, frequent walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs. and use equipment and/or work with other team members to move, push, pull, lift up to 100lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging ?

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.