Maintenance Technician bei Tennyson Center for Children

Job Summary and Purpose

At Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful, finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious, always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable, building trust through reliability; Authentic, celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate, deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado!

The Maintenance Technician collaborates with supervisors and other staff to maintain a secure, safe and healthy environment throughout the agency to meet all health and licensing regulations. Primary job duties include, but are not limited to, the overall maintenance, repair, security and upkeep of all buildings and grounds including--HVAC, construction, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical repairs, building construction, remodeling, upgrades and repairs, snow removal, grounds maintenance, trash removal, recycling and preventative maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for building security to include locking and unlocking doors at specified times.
• Responsible for the pickup and delivery of agency materials, including donated items, food items, supplies, and equipment.
• Responsible for routine, preventive and emergency maintenance of all buildings, to include identification of problem areas and working with supervisor to resolve.
• Works with other facilities department staff in the preparation and cleanup of meeting rooms or other special functions and events.
• Performs assigned routine daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance duties, to include changing light bulbs and filters, refilling product dispensers, and painting as needed.
• Assists in all renovation/re-modeling projects.
• Assists with grounds maintenance, to include snow removal, sweeping sidewalks, trash pick-up, recycling, sprinkler maintenance, grass cutting, and raking leaves.
• Carries a cell phone and responds to after-hours/weekend emergencies when needed
• Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling
• Crawling, Reaching
• Lifting- must be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Fumes, odors, mists, gases
• Mechanical, electrical hazards
• Radiant energy
• Toxic, Caustic chemicals

Working Conditions

• 50% inside 50% outside
• Work in adverse weather conditions including rain, snow and extreme heat

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Has at least 5 years’ experience in a lead/independent projects position in a maintenance department.
• Possesses established skills in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and/or any other skilled maintenance trade.
• Has the ability to diagnose a situation and needed repairs and determine appropriate cost-effective measures to correct.
• Possesses basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• All candidates must have or qualify to obtain a current Colorado driver’s license (Must obtain license within 30 days of employment)
• All positions require criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference checks

Benefits 

For employees working 30 or more hours:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Options (United Healthcare for Medical and Guardian for Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account & FSA Options 
• Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
• Paid Mental Health days to regroup and recharge!
• Retirement Plan with the Pension Fund: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary.
• Voluntary Benefits through Guardian: Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity 
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage 
• Company paid Short Term Disability with options to purchase additional coverage 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness- programs

EEOC 

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you have any questions, please email our team at [email protected]. We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.