Maintenance Assistant

We are hiring for:

Maintenance Assistant

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Manages tools, equipment and bench stock. Conducts periodic maintenance inspections and ensures that basic safety standards are addressed and is able to identify potential hazards. Provides 24 hour emergency maintenance. Reports all emergencies. The ability to implement protocol/procedures to ensure safety measures are accomplished.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:
HS diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience in General Maintenance

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:
Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear

Pay: $16/hr

Looking to make a difference?

Bring your compassion and dependability to work with RHA, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

RHA Health Services is looking for a personable, energetic and dedicated Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will plan, coordinate and perform preventive maintenance for equipment, machinery, tools, appliances and buildings.  You will use your experience, knowledge and judgment to complete tasks with limited direction and supervision.

Other responsibilities include: 

• Coordinates work orders with Home Managers and other staff supervisors to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with operation of residential or center activities.
• Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, walls, building framework, and trim.
• Paints interior and exterior walls and trim. Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions.
• Installs items such as window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods, wall & ceiling fans and lights and door locks. Replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tile, and wall coverings.
• Assures compliance to building code.
• Develops and coordinates with Administrator and Manager - Materials and Assets, plans for reconstruction, capital improvement or installation of new equipment, or buildings.
• Seeks bids for construction/renovation projects as appropriate.
• Suggests cost savings equipment when replacement is necessary.
• Estimates cost of parts, and supplies to be used during scheduled maintenance.
• Reviews manufacturer’s service manuals and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventive maintenance.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid drivers license including personal vehicle insurance coverage.  Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications. 

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)<