POSITION SUMMARY The position of Maintenance Specialist - Building and Grounds requires year-round upkeep on a variety of routine and scheduled tasks. This includes mowing, weed eating, edging, tree trimming, snow removal, and various other aspects of grounds care. This position also requires maintenance and carpentry tasks throughout the administration and residential campus, as well as receiving and responding to work orders submitted by program and administrative staff. Also, frequently work nearby and with residents and must project a positive role model and positive attitude. A general working knowledge of vehicles is needed for minor vehicle maintenance and repairs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides specialty skills such as mowing, edging, weed eating, landscape plant & tree care, snow removal, salt spreading. In addition, painting, flooring, dry walling, plumbing, and other carpentry needs. Receive and record all work orders, order parts and complete repairs. In consultation with the Building and Grounds Manager, arrange for external repair services as needed. Assist in performing routine maintenance for furnaces, air conditioners and other appliances. Supervise residents who are summer workers, teaching proper maintenance procedures and assisting them to complete minor tasks; serves as a positive role model. Maintain time sheets and other necessary records on these residents and provide information as requested to program staff. Maintains monthly records of mileage, oil changes and other maintenance for each vehicle. Schedule repairs as needed and arrange annual inspections. Assures the condition of agency vehicles, including filling gas tanks daily, and checking oil, batteries, other fluids, windshield wipers, belts, cables, and tire inflation. Provide assistance to other sites, including moving furniture and correcting maintenance problems, as requested. As needed, participate in external health and safety inspections, correcting any findings that are reported. Complete all tasks and responsibility for assigned work, to include any unlisted tasks, as directed by your supervisor. SKILLS and ABILITIES Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Quantity - Meets
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