Maintenance Specialist - (Lima, OH)

Responsible for maintaining Agency facilities, equipment and grounds as directed by supervisor. Performs repairs as well as preventative maintenance assuring Agency facilities, equipment and grounds are maintained in accordance to federal, state, county, local and Agency standards/requirements.

1) Perform general maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds.

Communicate with appropriate home supervisors/managers and other staff to complete needed repairs and upkeep of homes, offices, equipment and vehicles. Complete maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner.

Develop and follow preventative maintenance schedules performing required tasks per federal, state and local requirements including but not limited to Medicaid, Dept. of Health (Life Safety), MR/DD Licensure, local fire and health departments.

2) Assist in developing projected maintenance needs: repairs, equipment up-

grades, supplies, etc., to assist in preparation of annual maintenance budgets as well as assure the proper upkeep of all facilities, equipment and grounds:

Responsible for monitoring maintenance budget working within approved budget amounts.

Complete documentation/expense reports per Agency requirements and other regulatory standards (i.e. OSHA, Medicaid, Life Safety, Licensure, Agency Safety and Health Committee).Submit on a timely basis to supervisor for approval per supervisor's direction.

3) Supervise and direct designated part-time and student maintenance staff.

4) Conduct or assist in development of training on various maintenance issues per federal, state, local and Agency requirements

5) Participate as a member of the Agency's Safety and Health

Committee if so designated by supervisor:

Assist in monitoring the efficiency/effectiveness of the Agency's emergency plans, including but not limited to: evacuation procedures, hazardous communication, fire and security inspections, overall Agency safety issues.

6) Attend required training/inservices as deemed necessary by your supervisor.

7) Be available for weekend/evening on call duty on a rotating schedule with other maintenance staff (when needed).

8) Keep maintenance department neat and clean and organized per Agency and OSHA standards.

9) Other duties as assigned. (see attachment)

Must have a minimum of 0 - 5 years experience in performing general building, grounds and equipment maintenance; and/or with delegated responsibilities. Must have knowledge of operating various equipment/tools related to maintenance tasks. Must be organized with the ability to work independently with little supervision and manage time efficiently. Must have the ability to develop and monitor budgets. Must have a current drivers license. This position is required to sign a union contract as it is part of our union at the Mary Ann Brown Facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The position of Maintenance Specialist may require the lifting of moderate to heavy objects/loads, working outdoors in cold and/or hot temperatures and various types of inclement weather conditions. May also include long periods of standing.

The work environment for the position of Maintenance Specialist varies dependent on duties assigned.

Work schedule must be flexible to meet needs and services of consumers served.

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