Assistant Maintenance Engineer I

Assistant Maintenance Engineers are responsible for performing general maintenance in Outpatient Programs Group Homes Administration buildings and Hospitals as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing general maintenance as assigned for AltaPointe facilities.
• Performs electrical repairs paints and replaces broken glass in the building such as windows or doors.
• Performs carpentry work such as sheetrock repair and other skillful tasks.
• Maintains air conditioners heating and plumbing equipment.
• Performs other maintenance assignments as necessary.
• Properly inspects services and/or repairs all equipment used during maintenance.
• Advises Facility Manager of needed repairs.
• Seeks supervision daily
• Actively works to enhance skills
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
• Treats consumers with dignity and respect.
• Respects consumers privacy and confidentiality.
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Works in a cooperative manner with other AltaPointe employees.
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally necessary to crawl reach above shoulder level crouch
• Frequently necessary to bend squat kneel balance push/pull equipment
• Occasionally necessary to climb up to 10 feet
• Sitting for 2-3 hours and standing / walking for 3-5 hours daily
• Occasionally lift or carry loads up to and including 100 lbs. frequently be required to carry loads up to and including 34 lbs. continuously carry 10 lbs. for extended periods.
• The job requires repetitive movement of both feet. Simple grasping with both hands is necessary. Fine manipulation with both hands is necessary. Firm grasping with both hands is necessary.
• Occasional working on unprotected heights being around moving machinery exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity driving automotive equipment exposure to dust fumes and gases.

High school graduate or equivalent experience in the maintenance field preferred; Valid Alabama driver license; a good driving record; the ability to read and write; the ability to use power tools hand tools and electrical test equipment such as volt-ohm meters; the ability to read blue prints and schematics; must be able to lift 50 pounds.