Maintenance Worker

Come Join Our Dynamic Team!

Are you looking for a way to advance your career? Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve? Do you value quality relationships, excellent customer service and integrity? If so, we want to meet you! La Posada is looking for a full time, Maintenance Worker to join our dynamic Maintenance department.

Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
• 50% discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school
• Scholarship program. Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service plus yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• General Maintenance and Repair of Buildings, Facilities and Equipment. Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment at various facilities/sites including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks; repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets; performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges; cleans plugged key slots; changes filters on heating, ventilating and air conditioning units; services appliances, kitchen, and emergency equipment; hooks up appliances; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action; moves and assists in moving furniture and equipment at various facilities/sites; sets up and breaks down equipment; exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person; annotates and updates work logs for specific site requirements; activates and deactivates building alarms and responds to alarm calls during regular work hours; maintains clean, safe, and orderly work sites.
• Pick up and complete work orders for specified area of responsibility.
• Operating a variety of vehicles, motorized, hand and power tools to perform various duties, such as repairing and installing equipment, and performing operator maintenance on all.
• Assisting with inventory of supplies and equipment and obtaining items as directed.
• Performing data entry input on the computerized maintenance management system.
• Performing various manual-labor duties, such as moving furniture and setting up for special events.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

POSITION-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE

• Carpentry: Performs basic rough carpentry work in construction and repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs, and shelves.
• Glazier: Removes broken glass, putty or plastic; replaces windows and door hardware; replaces or arranges for replacement of glass for windows, doors, and light fixtures.
• Electrical: Performs basic electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; repairs lighting systems; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
• Plumbing/Painting: Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces washers and other minor parts; maintains and monitors septic system; applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; repairs wall coverings.
• Masonry: Lays forms, mixes, pours, and finishes concrete for buildings, sidewalks and slabs.

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Physical demands - Ability to lift, carry, bend, squat and stand for sustained periods of time.

Skills:

• Basic plumbing techniques;
• Basic electrical techniques;
• Basic construction techniques;
• Applicable driving laws and regulations;
• Record keeping principles;
• Basic construction procedures;
• Safe work practices procedures, to include reading Material Safety Data Sheets;
• Customer service principles;
• Applicable computer programs and equipment.
• Performing basic repairs and preventative maintenance;
• Using equipment and tools typical in assigned area;
• Driving wheeled vehicles;
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools;

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for!

Apply today to start your new adventure!

* We strongly value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team. We embrace the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings, as it enhances our creativity, teamwork, and overall success. *