Shire Jobs

JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of maintenance tasks under general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Responds to service requests from residents in a timely manner; adheres to all safety rules and requirements. performs duties within time standards set by union/management committee. 2. Performs repairs to building fixtures, removes broken glass and replaces it with new panes, repairs doors and windows, etc.; performs electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other repairs as necessary; paint, caulk and otherwise repair walls; maintains grounds and parking areas; repairs roof, cleans and moves appliances. 3. Performs repairs on occupied units as well as preparing vacant units for occupancy; cleans and maintains common areas; assists in inventory control. 4. Trouble shoots repairs and maintains furnaces, air conditioning units, appliances and various types of tools and equipment. 5. Keeps an inventory of repair supplies and materials and records use on work order. Completes paperwork necessary to accurate tracking of work orders, emergency orders, etc., in a timely manner. 6. Attends training, meetings and other instructional situations as required. 7. Regular and in person attendance. 8. Must be available for rotation for emergency calls after normal business hours. May serve as lead worker for temporary employees. 9. Trash vacant units within 24 hours of tenant vacating the unit. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH): It is the duty of each and every employee to know the safety rules, and conduct his/her work in compliance with these rules. Disregard of safety and health rules will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination. It is also the duty of each employee to make full use of the safeguards provided for their protection. Every employee will receive an orientation when hired and receive a copy of any Agency Safety and Health Programs. Employee responsibilities include the following: 1. Reading, understanding and following safety and health rules and procedures. 2. Signing the code of safe practices and any other policy acknowledgements. 3. Wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury. 4. Wearing suitable work clothes as determined by the supervisor/manager. 5. Performing all tasks safely as directed by their supervisor/manager. 6. Reporting all injuries, no matter how slight, to his/her supervisor/manager immediately and seeking treatment promptly. 7. Knowing the location of first aid kits, firefighting equipment and safety devices. 8. Attending any and all required safety and health meetings as directed by his/her supervisor/manager. 9. Not performing potentially hazardous tasks, or using any hazardous material until properly trained, and following all safety procedures for those tasks. 10. Stopping and asking questions if ever in doubt about the safety of any operation. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training. 2. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple explanation of work on the work order; effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents and other employees of the organization. 3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide