Maintenance

Location

Corporate Office (Haughton, Louisiana)

Type

Part Time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Flexible schedule

Evergreen Life Services 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.

Title: Maintenance

Reports To: Chief of Staff

Classification: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Created: November 29, 2013

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; paint 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 are done routinely and as required.
Complete necessary maintenance documentation and maintain accurate records as required.
Maintain outside lawn and landscape areas as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term considerations.
Championing Customer Needs: provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
Communicating Effectively: Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Delivering High-Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of computers for general data entry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
Regularly works in a fast-paced 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 medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will not supervise.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses.
Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Availability for evening and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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

Evergreen Life Services

I want more than just a job.
I want to make a difference in people’s lives.
I want to make a difference in my community.

We want to make a difference too. Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it’s the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.

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.

We have nearly 2000 employees and more than 1100 individuals served in seven states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.

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, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.