Maintenance Technician bei Foundation for Early Childhood Education

Description

Reports to: Executive Director or assigned Designee.

Department: Maintenance Department & Warehouse

Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Full Year Position (12 Months), and Union Position

Compensation Range: $25.47- $27.43 (Step 1-Step 15) Hourly Rate & Benefits

Generous Employee Benefits: ACA Compliant Medical, Aflac, Dental, Life, and Vision plans.

· Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Personnel Necessity (PN) Hours: 14 Paid Holidays, 21 Days of Paid Vacation: Accrue at the rate of 10.25 hours per month worked, (1 year of employment = 123 hours), 14 Paid Sick leave, includes 3 Days of Personal Necessity: Accrue at the rate of 9.5 hours per month (1 year of employment= 114)

· Employer Funded Retirement Plan- Foundation contributes 8.5% after one year of service, you can make voluntarily contributions at the start of your employment.

· Free Employee Assistance Program(s)

Work Location: FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, INC. (Main Office and Sites)

Main Office: 3450 East Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena, California 91107

Will be assigned to report to our designated sites HS/EHS/SPS sites.

· Boyle Heights, Echo Park, Hollywood, Highland Park, and Lincoln Heights

Review our website for specific site locations.

Summary of Duties

Under general supervision perform and coordinate a variety of skilled and semi-skilled repairs and maintenance at EHS/HS/and State Preschool site. For example, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and roofing task and projects related to building and facilities maintenance functions; and perform related duties as assigned.

Summary of Job Duties, Knowledge & Skills

(Job Description available from HR)

· Inspect, repair, fabricate, install, service, and maintain equipment and buildings.

· Complete monthly site checklist of all facilities, grounds and playground equipment, complete repairs and maintenance based on work orders and requests of Administration/Management.

· Complete Playground checklist per requirements

· Complete all assigned work orders, generated by staff or through site monitoring within the required timelines.

· Maintain Records and documentation of: Check lists, vehicle inspection, inspection log, purchases, and work requests.

· Move and/or assemble equipment, furniture, and supplies to different facilities and main office as needed based on program demands.

· Provide repair work and/or minor renovations in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, Asphalt, cement, painting, patching walls: stucco and drywall, replace A/C filters and registers, program thermostats, doors hardware and closers, fencing and gates, flooring tiles VCT, vinyl and rubber top set base, window and window covers, drop ceiling tiles, door chimes/alarms, etc.

· Respond to all emergency calls and assess projects to determine if outside contractors are needed, if an outside contract is not needed the MT will complete the project(s) immediately.

· Inspect maintenance vehicles for mechanical conditions affecting safety of operation and ensure regular vehicle service schedule.

? Perform minimal landscaping and gardening, minor trimming of hedges and trees, clean weeds, and curb appeal, check sprinkler timers and repair irrigation leaks duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

? Perform minimal Custodial/Janitorial services, as necessary.

Note: Work indicated with a diamond bullet point is typically performed by outside vendors, and on occasion extra and emergency work is required

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

· Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Successful completion of specific vocational training in trades related to the position is preferred but not required.

· Experience: Three years’ experience performing a variety of journey-level skilled trades involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, painting, and related general maintenance duties.

Knowledge & Skills:

· An ability to perform a variety of carpentry duties such as construct, fabricate, install, repair, or replace doors, walls, signs, desks, counters, shelves, shelf units, computer tables, cabinets, chairs, benches, tables, and stairways.

· Ability to perform various painting duties by preparing and finishing various surfaces.

· Ability to perform electrical duties: install, adjust, repair, or replace intercoms, public address systems, emergency lighting systems, clock systems, two-way radios, telephones, athletic scoreboards, electronic motors, and ballasts.

· Ability to perform a variety of heating and cooling systems jobs, resetting thermostats, checking temperatures, etc.

· Ability to perform plumbing duties, toilet valves, sinks and faucets.

· Knowledge and ability to navigate technology on iPads or computers, including computer software applications such as: Virtual Conference Meeting platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Work Order systems, and the Internet.

License/Permits/Certifications:

· Automobile, Insurance, and Valid Driver's License

REQUIREMENTS

Prior to hire, the following must be assured:

Eligibility to Work: All potential employees will be asked to present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility upon completing the I-9 Form.

Medical Examination: Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform the type of work required and must submit a tuberculosis exam. Proof of the following immunizations: Influenza (wavier form is available upon request), Measles (MMR), and Pertussis TDAP (Whooping Cough).

Fingerprint Clearances: All potential employees will be subject to fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Index (CACI), prior to starting employment.

Other Special Requirement: Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California’s Driver’s License or have reliable transportation.

Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of job appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must by an employee successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and must be able to lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Ability to meet physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Note: Please submit your letter of recommendation(s) to Human Resources via email at [email protected]