Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Description

Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Manager

MISSION STATEMENT: Leading adolescents to a new legacy.

The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental health

treatment across a full continuum of care.

We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their

highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards

of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals, and objectives of the program.
•  Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client’s needs are out of the scope of our practice.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with Texas rule standards.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides both Texas and Joint Commission environment of care standards.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety.

SUMMARY

The role of the Facilities Maintenance Specialist at CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to assist the Facilities Manager in maintaining the

buildings and grounds of Clearfork Academy's 30+ acres. Responsible for assisting with the upkeep of equipment and supplies,

properly managing supply inventory, operating landscaping equipment, and general handyman work. The General Laborer ensures

the buildings and grounds are maintained, which includes determining and scheduling repairs, renovation projects, waste reduction

improvements and safety inspections. Clearfork Academy is an adolescent rehabilitation residential center for boys ages 13 to 17

who struggle with substance abuse addiction.

AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Patient Population Served: Adolescent and Young Adult Males

Population Served: Persons meeting DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Landscaping, to include operating zero-turn mower, weed control, and weed-eating.
•  Painting and drywall repair.
•  General facility maintenance, hanging pictures, minor repairing of electrical and plumbing.
•  Assists in planning and coordinating all installations, refurbishments, and repairs.
•  Helps manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
•  Inspecting building’s structure to determine the need for repairs and renovations.
•  Assists in the planning and scheduling of facility modifications, including cost estimates to be submitted to supervisor.
•  Oversee general contractor's construction and installation progress.
•  Oversees maintenance of general office equipment.
•  Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT MALES)

•  Allows patient to maintain control; involves patient in decision-making and planning of care, as appropriate to condition and situation.
•  Encourages participation in care.
•  Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected vital signs.
•  Identifies trauma, abuse/neglect or exploitation a client may have experienced.
•  Encourages family support.
•  Recognizes/respects concerns over interruption of work/plans/separation from family, etc.
•  Recognizes fears regarding potential lifestyle changes.
•  Encourages verbalization of fears and anxiety; maintains age-appropriate communication.
•  Demonstrates an understanding of developmental milestones of adolescents and young adult.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

•  High School Diploma (Requi