Maintenance Worker - HIRING URGENTLY!!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Promote, educate others, and be responsible for the Mission of EIHAB Human Services; Everyone,

regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability, deserves the same

opportunities for dignity and self-respect. We have a moral mandate to do our utmost to serve those in need,

enabling them to achieve self-reliance and helping them to take their places as productive members of

society. The individuals we serve deserve genuine caring and excellent service. We want not only to

develop programs that serve the under-served and hard-to-serve communities, but to increase public

awareness of their needs.

 Is alert to health and safety issues at all times and takes immediate action when any discrepancies are found

in these areas.

 Performs minor and/or major repairs and refurbishment to the physical plant, equipment and grounds as

assigned.

 Performs routine and/or complex preventive maintenance to buildings, equipment, vehicles, and other

household tasks as assigned.

 Participates in training as required.

 Cooperatively accepts assignments and directions from supervisor or team leader on needed repairs, tools

and equipment. Asks appropriate questions.

 Effectively completes the work as assigned or, if appropriate, refers the job to the team leader or supervisor.

All work must comply with code requirements.

 Knowledgeable in the safe and appropriate use of hand and power tools.

 Demonstrates knowledge of how to isolate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems.

 Cooperatively responds to off-hour emergencies to effect repairs or shut down equipment to ensure the

continuing operation of the physical plant.

 Complies with all policies regulating safety and safe work procedures.

 Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of 18 years of age and acceptable Background Clearance.

A medical examination to be completed before the start date and renewed every two years thereafter.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year minimum related experience; or such

alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO/Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple

correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to

customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform

these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable situations where only limited

standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or

schedule form.

Certificates. Licenses. Registrations:

Valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications:

Requires the ability to communicate effectively, normal color vision; ability to use hand and power tools. Must

be able to climb, crawl and perform physical labor. Requires experience in one or more of the following skills:

mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and/or electrical; equivalent combination of education and

experience. Require a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED.

EIHAB Human Services is a multilingual, multicultural nonprofit organization dedicated to serving adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. We believe every human being deserves the chance to succeed. Through high quality, compassionate care, we aim to help physically, and mentally challenged individuals lead fulfilling, productive lives.