Position: Maintenance Assistant
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Facilities Director
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
 

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Operation & Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Assistant performs skilled & semi-skilled upkeep and repair tasks on the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento’s (CRH) buildings and grounds. In the absence of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Assistant will provide back up.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance duties, including drywall repair, painting, minor electrical repairs, concrete, mill work, lock smith, plumbing, basic carpentry, and window repair
  • Knowledge of the use and operation and maintenance of all hand tools
  • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all powered and non-powered equipment associated with the care of Children’s Receiving Home (CRH) campus
  • Provide support to CRH staff by completing work orders via Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS) 
  • Coordinate with CRH staff to ensure timing of work causes minimal disruption for clients and staff
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting physical plant equipment issues as needed
  • Responsible for maintaining clean aesthetic of indoor and outdoor areas of all CRH buildings and grounds
  • Keep inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment, and report needs to supervisor
  • Work with and maintain relationships with third party contracted vendors
  • Respond to emergency calls for maintenance and repairs
  • Comply with California OSHA safety and CRH health regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications:

• Ability to use relevant equipment and hand tools & power tools to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks involving a basic
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems (HVAC, appliances, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret California OSHA & CRH safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, user manuals, etc.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from supervisors
• Ability to maintain a professional, confidential work environment
• Ability to maintain attendance at assigned location(s)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner, setting priorities based on importance
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, children, and the public
• Ability to work outside of normal work hours on occasion for business needs

Language Ability:

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, residence, or employees of organization.

Computer Skills:

• Will have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Education/Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
•    Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
•    Must be at least 21 years of age.
•    Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.
•    Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment.
•    Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.
•    Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.
•    Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled & semi-skilled tasks involving a limited knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and gardening work.
• Knowledge of the use and operation and maintenance of all hand tools
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, children, and the public.
• Knowledge of growth, development, and needs of CRH clients involved in the Emancipation program.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Salary : $19 - $21