Construction Assistant III

Position Summary:

Person in this position will assist the Vice-President of Fitzhouse Enterprises, Inc. in refurbishing, remodeling and maintenance of all facilities owned and/or operated by WestCare and all related entities. This person is also responsible for supervising all general contractors, construction workers, remodeling, and maintenance teams on each job site.

Essential Job Functions:

Executive Job Functions

• Direct and supervise all workers and teams.
• Determine methods, type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for all projects.
• Aid Vice-President of Fitzhouse in new construction, refurbishing, remodeling of all facilities owned and/or operated by WestCare and all related entities.
• Create scope of work and materials take off for each project and review with Vice-President of Fitzhouse.
• Plan and manage each facility project budget, and proper billing codes.
• Daily Travel to job site is required, local, state, and regional.

Administrative Job Functions

• Interpret and implement management policies and directives to ensure that the Company's operational and business goals are achieved.
• Solicit and review responses to RFPs; make recommendations to Vice-President of Fitzhouse regarding proposals.
• Identify and collect pertinent data for analysis and create statistical spreadsheets and reports relating to special projects.
• Respond to Regional Vice-Presidents' concerns regarding facilities maintenance and safety issues by developing action plans and making recommendations to Vice-President of Fitzhouse.
• Prepare and submit reports concerning compliance with State and Federal safety regulations, fire codes, employee safety training, and facility maintenance.

General Job Functions

• Attend all necessary meetings and trainings to gather information needed to satisfy WestCare facility requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and upload all appropriate files, records, and documents regarding facility operations.
• Maintain compliance with all lease and contractual expectations in relation to facility operations.
• Uphold all WestCare security and non-disclosure policies at each facility.
• Aid Vice-President of Fitzhouse in maintaining WestCare security, Discrete Locking Key system.

• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation and Fitzhouse Enterprises, Inc.

• Maintain fleet vehicles, trailers, and storage containers.

Essential Qualifications:

• 5-8 Years experience in facility remodeling, repairs and maintenance or equivalent fields of trade.
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to obtain a Real Drivers License or Passport for travel by May 2025
• Ability to lead and also be part of the team.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Knowledge of building, fire, and safety codes and regulations.
• Ability to review and determine maintenance necessary to maintain safe facilities.
• Ability to be aware of and adhere to specific timeframes and time limitations.
• Understanding of the types of programs WestCare operates.
• The ability to conceptualize Quality Improvement plans and put them into operation.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

Education:

• Completion of a college or university program in business or in a discipline related to facility operation and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of technical training and work experience in related fields and maintenance.
• Trade Certifications or licenses preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Regular travel is Required - local, regional, and out-of-state including overnight stays, including temporary job assignments for up to one (1) month at a time in other cities/states other than home site.
• Travel may be by vehicle, plane, or other.

• A minimum of 40 hours per week are expected but significantly more hours will be required from time to time. Completion of job duties may require working before and after normal working hours. Regular attendance is required. Being able to work as many hours as is necessary to complete job tasks is a required and essential duty of this position.

• Possible exposure to fumes, dust, wet/damp surfaces, and extreme hot and cold conditions.
• Possible need to climb ladders, work on rooftops, work on uneven terrain, inspect and work in confined spaces.
• Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

Physical Demands:

• Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility, including frequent standing, and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying over 100 pounds. Occasional need to bend/squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push, pull, climb ladders, and inspect confined places. Requires the ability to use manual and power operated tools, and test equipment. Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
• Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less as well as vision adequate for driving a motor vehicle. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee's essential job functions and when driving a motor vehicle.
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.

Mental Demands:

• Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.
• Requires the ability to work under time deadlines.