Maintenance Specialist

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist

Employee Category: NonExempt fulltime position

Reports To: Director of Operations & Maintenance Lead

Revised: 2025

SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

Pueblo Diversified Industries (PDI) is a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation with a mission to create pathways of opportunity where people with diverse abilities thrive through informed choices meaningful education and employment premier residential services and dynamic social experiences. Pueblo Diversified Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

o Understand implement and follow all PDI safety policies procedures and requirements

o Support PDI safety drills evacuation processes etc. in collaboration with the PDI safety committee

o Ensure that all safety routes and exits are accessible and operational at all times during hours of operation including PDI residential facilities

o Instruct all operators in the proper and safe use of machinery.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to maintenance and repair requests from PDI staff.
• Conduct routine safety inspections on buildings equipment and machinery to ensure compliance with all applicable local state and federal safety standards.
• Diagnose and perform repairs or modifications on equipment machinery and vehicles as needed.
• Complete general interior and exterior maintenance tasks including but not limited to:
  • Light bulb replacement painting door/window repairs and flooring
  • Parking lot striping/repair painting debris and snow/ice removal
• Perform basic repairs to electrical HVAC and vehicle systems; escalate complex issues to the Maintenance Director and coordinate with external vendors as needed.
• Operate maintenance equipment (e.g. trucks carts lift trucks) and standard shop tools (e.g. drills saws).
• Complete work requiring the use of lift equipment following appropriate training.
• Adjust work schedule as needed to support early/late tasks such as snow removal or vendor access.
• Identify and propose practical creative solutions to maintenance challenges.

Production

o Set up production machines and equipment

o Operate equipment such as lathes end mills drills welders and tool grinders

o Instruct all operations in the proper maintenance of machinery

o Assist in production

o Design and build tools and adaptive equipment

o Instruct operators in the proper use of adaptive equipment

Vehicle Use

o This position does require that you drive a personal or PDI vehicle on PDI business

o Ability to drive a Ford box truck (Ford E350 or comparable size training available.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must demonstrate the following core competencies:

Adaptability Responds effectively to changing conditions and unexpected events.

Analytical Thinking Synthesizes and interprets complex data to inform decisions.

Attendance & Punctuality Consistently reliable in attendance and timeliness.

Communication

Oral: Speaks listens actively and responds constructively and clearly.

Written: Writes clearly edits work and understands written information.

Customer Service Handles internal and external customer interactions with professionalism timeliness and care.

Dependability Follows through on tasks takes responsibility and meets deadlines.

Design & Innovation Develops creative solutions and improvements.

Diversity & Inclusion Respects and supports cultural differences and organizational policies.

Ethics Acts with integrity professionalism and respect for others.

Initiative & Motivation Demonstrates selfdirection persistence and a drive for excellence.

Interpersonal Skills Maintains positive respectful relationships and manages conflict constructively.

Judgment & Problem Solving Applies sound reasoning and makes informed decisions.

Organizational Support Adheres to policies and aligns work with organizational values.

Planning & Organization Manages time efficiently and sets clear goals.

Professionalism Conducts oneself with respect responsibility and composure.

Quality & Quantity of Work Produces accurate timely and highvolume output.

Safety & Security Observes safety practices and reports hazards.

Teamwork Collaborates effectively values feedback and contributes to team goals.

Technical Skills Builds and shares jobrelevant knowledge and skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Must pass preemployment and random drug screenings and background checks.

Must possess basic computer literacy and effective communication skills.

First Aid CPR and additional training required upon hire.

If operating a company vehicle a valid Colorado drivers license and clean motor vehicle record are required.

If using a personal vehicle for work valid insurance and proof of coverage limits are required

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

Demonstrated experience in maintenance repair and general facilities work.

Basic knowledge of HVAC plumbing and electrical systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in design adaptive equipment construction or related trades.

Certifications or experience in:

o Electrical work

o Welding

o Plumbing

o General maintenance

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret manuals and procedures.

Write clear reports and correspondence.

Communicate effectively with a range of individuals.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY

Perform basic arithmetic operations using whole numbers fractions and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic knowledge of word processing spreadsheets and internet tools.

REASONING ABILITY

Apply sound reasoning to carry out instructions and resolve issues involving multiple variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primary work takes place in the PDI Pueblo facility.

Occasional exposure to outdoor weather and variable noise levels.

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regular lifting of 5075 lbs..; frequent lifting up to 100 lbs..; occasional lifting over 100 lbs.

Frequent standing walking climbing stooping and crawling.

Regular use of hands vision hearing and occasionally smell.

TRAVEL

Regular local travel (within a 50mile radius) may be required for job duties.

POSITION TYPE & HOURS

Based at the Pueblo facility.

Schedule determined by Maintenance Lead or Director of Operations; early reporting may be required for snow/ice removal.

30minute unpaid meal break required daily.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without

notice.