MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

at  Southern Indian Health Council Inc

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance
Supervised By: Facilities Director
Location: Alpine/ Campo/La Posta
Status: Non-exempt
Posted: August 29, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00/ Hr DOE
Grant: N/A
Hours: Full time, between the hours of Monday-Friday, of 6:30AM-4:30PM; evening or weekend hours may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Must have (1) year of experience in a janitorial/maintenance position. Certificates in HAZMAT and OSHA preferred but not required. Must be 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED certificate.
License: Must have a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.Applicant must be insurable under SIHC vehicle insurance policy at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the positions required education and profession must also be valid and maintained.
Character: Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Must be able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, follow instructions, and exercise a high level of attention to detail, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner. Must be able to operate in a teamwork environment and be highly confidential.
Skills: Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitate consensus.
Physical and Personal Requirements: Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.
Compliance: Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one’s department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.
Other: Applicants must successfully pass a pre-screening, including a tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Applicant must complete SIHC Application and Authorization Form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Director, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair, upkeep, cleanliness, and security of Southern Indian Health Council’s (SIHC) health center, offices, and grounds.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facility and Grounds Maintenance and Repair
   a. Responsible for completing all assigned maintenance service requests
   b. Coordinate and perform Special Projects as assigned
   c. Assist in monitoring work performed by outside contractors
   d. Provide after hours or on call maintenance work as needed
   e. Performs “Handyman” work including but not limited to: painting, crown moldings, drywall, furniture assembly
   f. Ensures all work performed is in safety and regulatory compliance with applicable authorities.

2. Provides general janitorial and upkeep of buildings and grounds, including:

• Removing all trash from health center grounds.
• Vacuuming all carpets, sweeping and mopping all floors, and polishing floors.
• Cleaning all health center doors and walls.
• Emptying all trash cans.
• Cleaning all windows.
• Cleaning all restrooms.
• Ordering supplies for maintenance.
• Setting up room for board meetings or special functions.
• Cleaning all Medical and Dental exam rooms.
• Strip tile floors and wax.
• Shampoo carpets.