Maintenance Repairer

Evergreen Life Services

Maintenance Repairer

Bossier, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.

    Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

    Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

    If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.

    Evergreen Life Services

    Job Description

    Position Description: Maintenance Repairer

    Reports To: Executive Administrator

    Created: November 29, 2013

    Revised: May 15, 2014

    Job Summary

    This position is responsible for general repairs and maintenance of facilities.

    Essential Job Functions

    Make general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning/heating systems, and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical; paints buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, etc.

    Make limited repairs to appliances, replace parts, and make adjustments.

    Move furniture and other items as required from one location to another.

    Perform monthly inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned company vehicles and ensure maintenance and inspections done routinely and as required.

    Complete necessary maintenance documentation and maintain accurate records as required.

    Maintain outside lawn and landscape areas as needed.

    Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

    High School Diploma or GED.

    At least 6 months relevant experience.

    Working knowledge of computer for general data entry.

    Physical Requirements

    Constantly moves about to coordinate work

    Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines

    Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 75 pounds

    Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

    Constantly alert and observant during working hours

    Frequently able to climb on ladders, kneel, bend, and stoop.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

    Special Requirements

    May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses

    Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individual(s) served, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individual(s) served

    Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities

    Must be able to prioritize work tasks

    Must be able to work without close personal supervision

    Employment Variables

    Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some evenings when required.

    Working Environment

    May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.

    Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.