General Maintenance Technician Position Available In Pike, Alabama

Job Description:

Reports To:

Executive Director & Director of FacilitiesLocation:

Pike, NH Salary up to $20hr The Maintenance Technician isresponsible for the overall upkeep and safety protocols of ourbuildings and facilities. The Maintenance Technician will performroutine and preventative maintenance to preserve the physicalintegrity of Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) facilities. The positionconducts residential maintenance repairs and is responsible for thecleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets,equipment, and various utility systems. Some tasks can includedrywall repair, door and hinge repair, fire drills, working withexternal vendors, facility checklists and walkthroughs for safety,flooring, painting, vendor management, vehicle maintenance, etc.

There are two facilities this position will be responsible forwithin a 5-mile distance. One is an 18-bed home for students, andthe other is the school they attend daily with up to 25 students.

The maintenance technician always provides excellent customerservice to faculty and residents and may assist with othermiscellaneous duties required to ensure the integrity of MPAproperties and equipment. Company Background Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing allianceof nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helpingstruggling adolescents find a zest for life” and succeed in thebusiness of life. MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health supportservices to a diverse population of hard to treat and difficult toplace adolescents. Our targeted services include home andcommunity-based treatment, residential treatment programs, grouphomes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its abilityto achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individualsthroughout New England.

Mission:

MPA’s mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environmentwhere students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skillsthey need to reach their educational and social potential. We aimto develop trusting relationships with students and facilitateexperiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; managethoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence,and competency.

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsiblefor the overall upkeep and safety protocols of our buildings andfacilities. The Maintenance Technician will perform routine andpreventative maintenance to preserve the physical integrity ofMount Prospect Academy (MPA) facilities. The position conductsresidential maintenance repairs and is responsible for thecleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets,equipment, and various utility systems. Some tasks can includedrywall repair, door and hinge repair, fire drills, working withexternal vendors, facility checklists and walkthroughs for safety,flooring, painting, vendor management, vehicle maintenance, etc.

There are two facilities this position will be responsible forwithin a 5-mile distance. One is an 18-bed home for students, andthe other is the school they attend daily with up to 25 students.

The maintenance technician always provides excellent customerservice to faculty and residents and may assist with othermiscellaneous duties required to ensure the integrity of MPAproperties and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs to all facilityand grounds as needed. Complete checklist of physical condition of the site weekly forroutine maintenance and improvement. Ensures that all lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treats for weeds, Rake leaves, plants trees or otherfoliage, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts and removes damaged treelimbs, and performs other lawn care services as necessary. Ensures buildings, grounds, and facilities are alwayspresentable and inviting. Assist with management of service contractors. Inspect recreational amenities to ensure all is in goodcondition, making minor repairs as needed. Maintain vehicles and or other equipment as needed and withinabilities. Follows safety procedures while performing duties, includingsafely operating vehicles when moving from site to site and pickingup supplies. Keeps vehicle records, vehicles properly gassed, and ensuresvehicles are up to compliance. Communicates daily with program administration and otherstaff. Provides on-call support to the program for all physicalfacility related issues, and any emergency issues that arise at anytime. All maintenance related tasks including flooring, buildingdamage repair, electrical and heating, painting, plumbing, airconditioning, safety inspection, and any other maintenance relatedissues. Review maintenance request log daily and ensure items areaddressed in a timely fashion. Fire safety protocol followed and managed according to firesafety compliance. Oversee contract work as needed. Upkeep of the property as needed, snow removal, gardening, lawnmowing, etc. Management of the locks and keys for the building. Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. Actas a professional, and seek professional improvement: Manage personal stress effectively by regulation of personalagitation levels Establish rapport with students and staff while maintainingprofessional boundaries Intentionally seek supervision, mentorship, and professionaldevelopment Connect the program’s policies to day-to-day operations andpersonal decision making Benefits (Full-time): Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Plan (403B)

STD & LTD

Life Insurance AD & D Comprehensive wellness initiatives Paid time off Employee discount program Expense reimbursement

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older Some high school education required Previous maintenance experience preferred Valid driver’s license required Demonstrate knowledge of and broad experience in generalmaintenance tasks, techniques, and repair work Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditionsrequire constant outdoor work General janitorial work, plumbing, electrical, and groundmaintenance required Proficient skills in handling and operating hand tools, powerequipment, and commercial machinery Ability to provide legible written reports Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds Basic computer efficiency including email, internet, and sharedcompany websites Available to respond to emergency maintenance needs duringnon-business hours while on-call MPA assures equal opportunity andpublic access, and if necessary, affirmative action in all itspolicies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA doesnot discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the basisof race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age,disability, sex, marital status and sexual orientation. PI7b2afd56cd67-31181-37630405Required Preferred Job Industries Other