Maintenance II

Job Details

Description

Position Purpose

Position is responsible to complete center and office repairs, maintenance, and new construction as

needed. Possess basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills to complete the repairs. Able to

communicate with vendors and Center Managers with regards to center repairs and maintenance.

Supervisory And Other Relationships

Position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and works closely with the Transportation & Facilities

Manager.

Examples Of Essential Duties And Accountabilities

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the

position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties.

• Designs, constructs, remodels, retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood,
  
  

drywall, plaster, concrete or brick.

• Constructs, repairs and retrofits exterior play structures, playground landscaping and related
  
  

items.

• Responsible for the construction and repair of ramps, stairs, fences, floors, windows, roofs,
  
  

interior/exterior walls, exterior modular skirting, and other related items.

• Responsible for completing minor electrical repairs, including but not limited to; light fixtures,
  
  

switches, receptacles, etc.

• Responsible for the installation, replacement and repair of plumbing fixtures, including but not
  
  

limited to; sinks, faucets, toilets, water lines, drains, and sewer lines.

• Assist in estimating material and labor needs as required for completion of projects.
• Assist providing basic work drawing to scale if needed for the purpose of obtaining a building work
  
  

permit.

• May need to assist other subcontractors and other co-workers for other work needed for the job.
  
  

Able to communicate with supplier(s) and vendor(s) for the purpose of purchasing construction

materials.

• Shows interest in furthering professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, trainings,
  
  

classes and seminars.

• Maintain confidentiality of program, vender, contractors and client related information at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbents are required to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in these areas:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and/or Spanish to fulfill the responsibilities of this
  
  

position;

• Three (3) years of actual experience in areas of carpentry and plumbing, working knowledge of
  
  

Uniform Building Codes (UBC) and background in maintenance cleaning and repair procedures;

• Experience in construction and/or facilities maintenance;
• Familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington Industrial Safety
  
  

and Health Act (WISHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations;

• Familiar with federal assurance regarding construction initiatives;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems;
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions and have knowledge of carpentry
  
  

procedures without constant supervision;

• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• Ability to gather and analyze data for reports via multiple modes;
• Ability to read, write and interpret blue prints and documentation;
• Strong customer service focus;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse employee population;
• Knowledge of personal computer, including Microsoft Office.
  
  

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education, experience and

training. This combination will provide the competence to perform the work of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Head Start experience.
• English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency.
  
  

Position Requirements

Incumbents are required to have the following:

• Valid Washington State driver’s license;
• Must provide a yearly driving abstract; Proof of automobile insurance;
• Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities;
• Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check;
• Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance; (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment);
• Current First Aid / CPR cards; (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment);
• Subject to initial and periodic TB screen;
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training, (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment);
• Blood Borne Pathogen training; (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment);
• Must maintain acceptable driving history
• Subject to random drug screen;
• Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement; and
• Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Job sites are typically located at IDC’s Child Development Centers or Offices. Much of the work is

completed outside in an environment that’s not shielded from the weather. Weather conditions can include

excessive heat, cold, wind, rain, and other weather conditions. At times, work will be conducted on uneven

terrain, at heights, or within confined spaces.

The demands and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop and bend, occurrence is frequent;
• Ability to climb and crawl, occurrence is frequent;
• Ability and knowledgeable in the use of standard construction equipment, and carpentry tools,
  
  

occurrence frequent;

• Ability to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to minor electrical hazards;
• Ability to safely handle environmental hazards such as molds and various solvents;
• Ability to communicate in person, or via telephone or video conference, occurrence is frequent;
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to fifty (50) pounds, occurrence is frequent;
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to one hundred (100) pounds, occurrence is occasional;
• Ability to travel, locally and statewide, occurrence is frequent;
• Ability to read and write, occurrence is frequent;
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel or move objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and
  
  

arms, occurrence is frequent;

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
  
  

depth perception and ability to adjust focus, occurrence is frequent;

• Incumbent frequently exposed to variable temperature generally encountered in an indoor and
  
  

outdoor environment and a noise level that ranges from quiet to very noisy.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this position can be found at https://inspirecenters.org/careers/. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.