Maintenance Assistant ORR

Maintenance Assistant

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can't speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding, and trustworthiness.

Our childrens centers, operated through a grant from the Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR), provide safety, stability, and wraparound services. We help children grow into adults who have received love and kindness instead of only violence and chaos.

The primary duty of the Maintenance Assistant is to ensure that the Agency and / or facility property is appropriately maintained by performing general maintenance and repair of the building, grounds, and equipment. The Maintenance Assistant will also perform janitorial duties when necessary. In accordance with Agency policies and procedures, licensing standards, Federal, State, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and local regulatory agencies.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders in the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values : We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

All Upbring Childrens Shelters employees must comply with ORRs vaccination mandate. All staff must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children (UC). Medical and Religious exemptions may be requested after an offer of employment is accepted.

Responsibilities

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

• Perform routine building maintenance duties, such as painting, minor carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC drain pumps, and changing and repairing ballasts and bulbs
• Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of building or facility using the appropriate chemicals, while adhering to proper usage guidelines
• Create, prioritize, manage, and complete work order requests
• Unpack and / or assemble merchandise upon delivery
• Move and assemble office furniture, pictures, blinds, wallboards; handle staff moves from within or outside of agency or facility
• Maintain and perform scheduled routine and preventive maintenance, such as testing and inspecting the operation of equipment and Agency owned vehicles
• Ensure the interior and exterior of the building and property is free of hazards
• Maintain the safety and operation of equipment, such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and emergency generators
• Clean and maintain building using the appropriate chemicals, while adhering to the proper usage guidelines
• Stock and restock supplies, inventory, and equipment
• Perform partial maintenance after hours to prevent disruption of business activities or operation; respond to emergency calls after scheduled work hours when needed
• Coordinate and assist with janitorial duties
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

We Are Servants | We Help Others

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Qualifications

Maintenance Assistant Minimum Qualifications

Maintenance Assistant Preferred Qualifications

Perks at Upbring

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and / or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity / AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.