What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Youth & Family Services?
Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)
Department: Maintenance
Position: Maintenance Assistant
Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Location: Rapid City, SD
Work Schedule:
Work Days: Monday through Friday
Hours/Week: 40
Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.
Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees in a full-time status are offered medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and more!
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Self motivated, responsible, dependable, mechanically inclined with the ability to work independently and take direction. Some computer usage required. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Essential Functions:
Assist with regular, routine maintenance and repairs at all YFS facilities.
Oversee grounds maintenance at all YFS facilities.
Assist with lawn care and snow removal, as needed.
Maintain custodial supply inventory.
Perform light custodial operations as required to maintain a safe and healthy operating environment.
Assist with heavy custodial operations, like carpet extraction.
Assist with oversight of custodial contract performance, as directed by supervisor.
Assist with setup and teardown for special events.
Assist Facilities Manager with maintenance manual updates and documentation.
Provide backup coverage in the absence of the Facilities Manager.
Demonstrate creativity, self motivation and independence.
Be on call for emergency maintenance work.
Assist with staff training pertaining to facility use, maintenance, security, and safety.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Environmental Functions: Perform duties in a varied environment. Will be required to drive and work flexible hours. Some overtime may be required, as determined by supervisor. Some use of personal vehicle may be required. Availability of a personal pickup truck will be beneficial. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
How to Apply: For consideration, an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: http://www.youthandfamilyservices.org/careers/. Please note that resume only will not be accepted.
How to Submit Application:
By email: yfshr@youthandfamilyservices.org
In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702
Other location: One Stop Career Center
Any questions? Call our HR Team at 605-342-4195!