Maintenance Worker-AMIKids Savannah River

Position Summary

The Maintenance Worker role performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks requiring a general knowledge of building trade skills. Responsibilities includes custodial work and ground maintenance and the responsibility for scheduling vendors for detailed electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged Environment and Community Involvement,
• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth while fostering equity and diversity,
• Conduct routine inspections of the building(s) interior and exterior to ensure a well maintained facility,
• Contact and schedule appropriate technical specialists to address identified plumbing, electrical, heating and other maintenance tasks requiring certification or licensing,
• Maintain a Maintenance Request/Completion log,
• Address Maintenance Request Orders approved by the Executive Director,
• Prioritize work day to the benefit of the facility,
• Coordinate a weekly work schedule to minimize the impact to Team Members and youth, schedule approved by Executive Director,
• Coordinate off campus trips for the purchase of materials on a weekly or as needed basis,
• Provide preventative maintenance of vehicles, mowers, weed eaters, power tools, etc.,
• Oversee maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, dry wall, heating, A/C, small appliance, painting, small engine, remodeling, carpentry, etc. conducted by licensed contractors,
• Share and/or train youth on preventative maintenance when safety and security are not an issue,
• Provide preventative maintenance to facility and emergency remediation of issues until a licensed contractor can make the final repair and inspection.
• Ensure self, Team Members/youth and licensed contractors utilize the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times (re: safety glasses, gloves, foot and head protection, etc.) and abide by OSHA regulations,
• Maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification,
• Available 24-hours, on-call service, to the facility to address emergency situations,
• Perform other related duties as requested by Executive Director if qualified.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma/GED,
• Three years related experience,
• Possess required state certifications/licenses and qualifications to perform repairs, remodeling, etc. within codes and regulations,
• Possess knowledge and awareness of worksite safety practices and related federal and state regulations (re: OSHA, EPA, etc.).

What's in it for you?

• As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.
• Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! http://www.amikids.org/Our-Careers/why-amikids/benefits