Job Description

Job Code:
2023-412


Department:
Operations/Maintenance/Food Service


FT/PT Status:
Regular Full Time


Schedule:







Summary of Responsibilities:



The Maintenance Technician supports young people and their families in our care build strong, positive and healthy lives by maintaining the facilities and grounds on our 3 locations. This is a staff support position in the Operations Department and performs maintenance duties related to buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
As the only Sanctuary Certified agency in Alaska we champion the Sanctuary Model, fostering safety and resilience during recovery from adversity. The Sanctuary model is a blueprint for change, which at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. A recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for the Sanctuary Model\xe2\x80\x99s focus not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems who provide those services. It is made up of a shared language, tools and 7 Commitments:

• Nonviolence \xe2\x80\x93 Physical, emotional, moral, and social safety for ourselves and others.

• Emotional Intelligence \xe2\x80\x93 Managing feelings so we don\xe2\x80\x99t hurt ourselves or others.

• Social Learning \xe2\x80\x93 Respecting and sharing ideas and learning from each other.

• Open Communication \xe2\x80\x93 Saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it.

• Social Responsibility \xe2\x80\x93 Agreeing to take care of ourselves and each other.

• Democracy \xe2\x80\x93 Everyone has a voice in decision making with input from all levels.

• Growth and Change \xe2\x80\x93 Overcoming negative patterns produced by trauma creates hope for a better future

• All positions at AK Child & Family may have responsibilities altered during the course of employment due to agency imperatives.

BENEFITS Benefits are available to both Part-Time and Full-Time employees! Health Benefits:

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, & Vision \xe2\x80\x93 with HRA!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Group Life and AD&D
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 13 hours/month in 1st year and then increases
• 2 Floating Holidays/year
• 6 Observed Holidays: double-time pay for working on the Holiday
• Bonuses: Longevity & Referral

PAY

• $24.00/hour depending on education and experience.
• 3% pay increase after successful completion of 6-month Intro Period.

Supervision and Coordination of Services:

• The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and works collaboratively with other staff personnel.

Qualifications:



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform general maintenance on buildings, grounds and equipment, and to maintain written records of all maintenance functions and activities.
• Possesses a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Education and experience:

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years\' experience in general maintenance of grounds, buildings, and equipment.
• Requires a valid Alaska driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and be able to drive a variety of vehicles ranging from snowplow trucks to 14 passenger vans.
• Previous experience accurately writing and providing written documentation related to purchases, inventory, work performed, and quality improvement initiatives is required.

Physical Demands:

• Possess the ability and agility to move in and out of AK Child & Family buildings including all crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, attics and other areas as required is essential.
• Must be able to perform ground maintenance such as digging, mowing, chopping, shoveling and snow blowing, operate and troubleshoot mechanical equipment related to carpentry, sanding, snow removal, and heating.
• Requires the ability to lift and move furniture, mechanical equipment, supplies and other required objects up to fifty (50) pounds is required, as is the ability to paint walls and ceilings with both water and oil base paints.
• Has the ability to operate lawnmowers and grass trimmers and other small machinery.