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Ability Counts, Inc

Building Maintenance Instructor

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What they do

A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$45,186 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

  • THIS
JOB IS TEMP TO HIRE- YOU WILL NEED TO GO THROUGH A TEMP AGENCY
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The preceding duties are examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The following are the necessary duties to be performed: As a Building Maintenance Job Coach for adults with Disabilities, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in acquiring, maintaining, and succeeding in building maintenance positions. Your primary objective will be to provide personalized assistance, guidance, and advocacy to help participants overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals in the building maintenance field.
  • ​ Conducts self-building inspections on a daily basis and documents anything that is not in compliance for repairs at all locations.
  • ​ Reviews the building repairs spreadsheet daily to address any repairs needed.
  • ​ Check all fire extinguishers and eye wash stations on a monthly basis at all locations.
  • ​ Provide hands-on instruction in a variety of maintenance tasks, such as general repairs in the buildings and equipment, including locks, doors, drains, restroom required repairs, shelving, replaces light bulbs and fuses; and documents repairs on work orders.
  • ​ Request three quotes for big repair orders and submits to management for approval.
  • ​ Creates order list for supplies needed for the repairs and once approved by management then orders the supplies.
  • ​ Creates reports on repair work by location.
  • ​ Inventory of all tools and supplies on spreadsheet.
  • ​ Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate different disabilities, ensuring that all participants can fully engage and learn.
  • ​ Assess individual participants' skills and progress, providing constructive feedback and personalized support as needed.
  • ​ Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, work performance and goal progress for case managers.
  • ​ Responsible for monthly worksite training data.
  • ​ Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position, and be punctual.
  • ​ Facilitate monthly scheduled safety meetings and evacuation drills with consumers.
  • ​ Accurately document information needed for billing purposes.
  • ​ Responsible for submitting required CARF paperwork, including vehicle inspection checklist, to case managers at the end of the month.
  • ​ Maintain positive relations with all stakeholders while professionally representing ACI.
  • ​ Provide ongoing support and coaching to participants, helping them adjust to their roles, navigate workplace challenges, and develop job-related skills.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The following are the necessary duties to be performed:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
  • ​ Performs any other duties assigned.
  • ​ Works independently and as a team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Recipients must have general knowledge on all facets of building and maintenance and ability to use and care for building tools and equipment. Recipients must have ability to work with other trades people including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and external contractors as well as work independently on a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, maintain records and reports; instruct and lead others as needed. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and to be a self-starter, while working as an effective team player. Training, experience and/or certifications in crafts areas. Possess high school diploma or equivalent, vocational training or certificate such as HVAC technician certification are a plus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Position requires frequent travel to other ACI locations. Possess a valid California Drivers' License (Class C). Has a good driving record. Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment/vehicles. Excellent communication, grammar and interpersonal skills. CPR and First Aid certificate required. Employees are required to wear steel-toe or composite-toe boots/shoes at all times.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings and building facilities; various tools used in building maintenance and repair work and their proper employment and care. Skilled in problem solving matters that may arise and create solutions; basic mathematical skills and operations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception; hand and finger dexterity. Duties and responsibilities performed normally do require physical requirements including standing, walking, bending, squatting, and carrying, pushing, pulling and requires medium heavy level of lifting and pushing and pulling of machinery which is up to 75 lbs and frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. employees, and can use various equipment including carts to lift heavy items, and can ask for assistance with lifting if items are too heavy. Typical work activities involve frequent grasping of tools and objects, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and reaching at below and above shoulder level.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment is typical of a factory; the noise level varies moderate to high, and the work areas are not climate controlled. You'll encounter moving mechanical parts and machine vibrations; powered equipment; compressed air; propane powered forklift; pallets and shelving of material. Works either indoor, outdoor or warehouse environment; is exposed to various chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, heat, cold, wind and seasonal changes in climate. Works well under pressure of deadlines
Pay:
$18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person