What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Places for People, Inc?
General Description
The Maintenance Assistant at Places for People (PfP) is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all PfP-owned properties. Work hours may routinely include weekends or late evenings.
The individual filling this position must display HOPE for the future while only settling for EXCELLENCE in execution through positive COLLABORATION with others and displaying COMPASSION for our mission. You must be ready to make an incredibly rewarding and strong impact on our community.
About the Agency
Since 1972, Places for People has helped individuals in the St. Louis community find and define their places in the world.
Specifically, our mission is to provide caring, effective services to help those with the greatest challenges recover from mental health illness and associated chronic illnesses.
We fundamentally believe that each person we serve deserves a chance to be their best selves and we want to help them get to that point.
SOME perks of working at Places for People:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Paid Vacation Time (6.67 hrs/month) and Sick Leave (10 hrs/month)
Free Employee Assistance Program
8 paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
403(b) Retirement Plan contribution
Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
Supervision available for licensure during work hours and at no cost
Loan forgiveness through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) for specific positions
AT&T Wireless membership perks
Free on-site fitness center (located at our Soulard campus – available for all staff!)
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Assists in carrying out ongoing preventative maintenance programs
- Reviews work order priorities daily and ensures that they are completed
- Performs routine maintenance tasks such as changing bulbs and repairing doors/windows
- Ensures that facility grounds and parking lots are clean of debris and garbage
- Makes sure the lawns are free of weeds and the grass is cut properly
- Provides input in painting, redecorating and reorganization projects
- Reports any acts of vandalism to the Maintenance Coordinator
- Maintains periodic log of general and preventative maintenance activities performed
- Ensures that floors are scrubbed and polished periodically
- Ensures safety of driveways by coordinating salt sprinkling activities during snowy weather
- Ensures consistent timely, responsive, and respectful customer service is provided
- Completes annual training requirements as outlined by agency requirements and supervisor
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
