Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities Operations and in close coordination with the Maintenance Manager the Maintenance Technician will work independently and with other members of the facilities team(s) of Clover to perform preventative predictive and routine maintenance tasks. They will troubleshoot issues repair failures of facilities equipment and ensure maximum building efficiency and effectiveness for addition the Maintenance Technician may be called upon to perform custodial duties to ensure health and safety standards at various critical areas of Clover NOLA Inc.

The Maintenance Technician will also have periodic supervisory responsibilities of the Custodial/Maintenance/Environmental employees in the absence of the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Custodial Lead.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities such as electrical plumbing painting grounds and carpentry work.
• Take inventory of all maintenance and repair supplies and equipment and informing management when supplies are below established par levels and/or depleted.
• Provide training and guidance for new maintenance and custodial staff.
• Interacts professionally with the staff and clients; maintains effective working relationships and works in cooperation with the Head Start site-specific operations team to effectively meet Head Start objectives.
• Maintains minor maintenance on facilities mechanical and electrical systems while working in concert with contracted vendors for heavy repairs of same.
• Processes maintenance/equipment repair work orders assigned by Maintenance Manager. Reports completed work assignments to Maintenance Manager.
• Manages and provides set-up and taking down of tables chairs and other related inventory for events meeting classes and programs etc.).
• Operates services adjusts and makes minor repairs to power equipment including cordless drills circular saws and vacuum cleaners.
• Orders/purchases supplies and equipment as needed and directed with prior appropriate approvals.
• Prepares records related to the work performed and materials and supplies used.
• Will perform a variety of field maintenance tasks depending upon experience and level of certification including troubleshooting preventive maintenance installation and repairs.
• Assist Maintenance Manager with projects and work orders around the campuses.
• Conducts periodic building inspections at all Clover locations as required by OSHA Head Start performance standards and other governing bodies and report deficiencies/repairs needs to the Director of Facilities Operation and the Maintenance Manager.
• Responsible for the safe storage of all hazardous chemicals products used and familiarity with the content of the Safety Data Sheets for products.
• Facilitate and monitor contractors vendors and agency inspectors as they perform applicable task within the facilities.
• Assist the Director of Facilities Operations and Maintenance Manager with ensuring compliance with Fire Alarm Fire Sprinkler Kitchen Hood fire extinguishers from contractor on a quarterly bi-annual or annual basis with Fie Marshall inspection for all 3 campuses.
• Drives agencys vehicles to perform assigned tasks.
• Adheres to and enforces safety regulations.
• Ensures health and safety policies are complied with and use of proper PPE in the performance of custodial maintenance and repair tasks.
• Must work emergency overtime as required.
• A member of Facilities Operations Essential Personnel responsible for participation in pre post- hurricane and other emergency events.
• Participates in the overall agency Accreditation Quality Improvement Process
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Operations and the Maintenance Manager to include janitorial services.

SKILLS:

• Possesses general carpentry plumbing basic electrical and janitorial skills
• Able to fulfill range of maintenance and janitorial tasks as well as take appropriate preventive measures.
• Able to use and maintain all lawn and other maintenance/janitorial equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning and waxing compounds heating and ventilating equipment irrigating systems floor buffers and custodial equipment and basic tools utilized in building maintenance; considerable knowledge of maintenance and repair work; thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures.
• Possesses a proven ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with a wide range of people from diverse cultural ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
• Presents in a professional manner and to perform independently. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Organized detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrates a philosophy and value base consistent with the purpose and goals of Clover
• Possesses the ability to work holistically as part of a team with staff program participants volunteers and the community
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to participant personnel and proprietary agency information
• Ability to meet deadlines well organized and able to work under pressure of multiple deadlines; demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Acts as a role model within and outside of the agency
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. AA degree preferred and three to five years of skilled or semi-skilled maintenance and janitorial experience; possess and maintain a Louisiana Drivers License. Minimum 3 years supervisory experience. A minimum of five years of janitorial maintenance commercial and residential HVAC basic electrical experience or a combination of this type of experience. Applicable industry certifications a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Considerable moving pushing pulling and carrying of janitorial cart and other equipment
• Considerable time on-feet standing and walking both inside and outside
• Be able to access small and confined spaces

PLANNING:

Plans work schedule with supervisor on a weekly basis to set priorities and communicate to appropriate staff. Plans and conducts weekly meetings with all staff.