Facilities & Maintenance Assistant
Turning Point, Inc.
Remote
POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, responds to tasks as assigned for maintenance requests, routine facilities/maintenance repairs, periodic service requests, delivery of furniture, equipment or other items. Performs errands to obtain materials and tools needed for facilities and/or maintenance tasks projects/repairs. Interacts with internal management and employees in completion of work assignments. Uses safe work practices and maintains confidentiality in performance of all work responsibilities.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance
COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt, hourly.
Responsibilities
Responds in a timely fashion to all assigned maintenance work requests. Contacts the Director of Facilities and Maintenance regarding the need for an outside vendor to assist in the completion of an assigned work request. Operates hand and power tools/equipment, as required. Cleans up work area
Picks up and delivers supplies and materials for assigned work, as directed
Travels to assigned program(s) located within either the Merrimack Valley and/or North Shore, MA to perform assigned work or to conduct periodic service requests, as assigned
Interacts professionally with all internal management and employees, as well as retail/wholesale vendors and the general public
Assists in the assembly, installation and moving of office/program furniture and equipment, as directed
Provides hands on maintenance and/or facilities assignments for special projects, as requested by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Interacts respectfully with the individuals residing in Turning Point, Inc. programs
Upholds the values and culture of PBS while ensuring that PBS interventions are implemented with integrity.
Performs all other duties, as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Qualifications
Trade school or related high school education
Five plus years hands on repair and maintenance experience for all phases of residential facilities and maintenance work, including a computer-based work request system is required
Thorough knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing systems, as well as operation of basic power tools and equipment is required. An understanding of safe work and driving practices/procedures are necessary
Effective communication in order to understand and perform assigned work in a timely, courteous manner and to convey information with all internal/external contacts, as well as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Ability to receive instructions from the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, and take the appropriate actions while working as a team with all persons to perform assigned work
Must be able to interact with a wide variety of people and situations calmly, professionally, and confidentially
Demonstrates flexibility, adapting to frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Must possess the strength and stamina to operated basic hand and power tools/equipment, drive a motor vehicle or van, lift and move materials, equipment, furniture up to 100 pounds, as well as heavier equipment to perform job duties
Physical Requirements
Position will require minimal sitting, moderate and frequent standing/walking and daily driving to job sites and to run errands. Heavy lifting/pushing up to and in excess of 100 pounds is also required. Exposure to extreme heat or cold, lubricating fluids, cleaning solvents, batteries, use of eye protection and ear plugs, when required.
On a weekly basis, the approximate standards include the following and are dependent on required workload:
Sitting 10%
Standing/Walking: 25% or more
Lifting: 30% or more
Twist/Turn/Squat: 15% or more
Forearm Rotation: 15% or more
Transportation: Daily, as needed depending on responsibilities
Benefits
403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance