Handyman - PT

Nexus family recovery center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit focused on helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. The Handyman – PT position supports facilities and grounds, performing repairs, upkeep, and light maintenance in a collaborative environment with HIPAA and confidentiality at the core.

Under the Director of Operations, you will handle tasks from minor repairs to cleaning, painting, and coordinating with contracted HVAC services, while adhering to Nexus Core Values of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-4 years of commercial building maintenance preferred.
• HVAC knowledge a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs and work with varied teams.

Responsibilities

• Make minor repairs of equipment, furnishings, and plumbing.
• Maintain lawn in conjunction with contract lawn crew.
• Replace lights as needed.
• Keep facility clean in conjunction with Housekeeping team.
• Paint interior areas as needed.
• Maintain air/heat system with contract HVAC service.
• Drive to pick up supplies or donations as needed.
• Other duties within the organization as assigned.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Outlook (Microsoft)

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Nexus Family Recovery CenterNexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from detox through residential and outpatient treatment, rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone we serve.At Nexus, our culture is built on the same values we bring to our clients: respect, compassion, and integrity. Our team is made up of professionals who are serious about the work and about each other, and we are committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to grow.If you're looking for work that matters, a team that shows up, and an organization that invests in the people doing the hard work, then we'd love to meet you.SummaryUnder the direction of the Director of Operations and Maintenance Team Lead, the Handyman – PT is responsible for assigned work in the general upkeep and maintenance of facilities and grounds.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesMakes minor repairs of equipment, furnishings, and plumbing.Maintains lawn in conjunction with contract lawn crew.Replaces lights as needed.Keeps facility clean in conjunction with Housekeeping team.Paints interior areas as needed.Maintains air and heat system in conjunction with contract HVAC service.Drives as needed, for example to pick up supplies or donations.Other duties within the organization as assigned.CompetenciesGeneral maintenance knowledge and skills, including knowledge of the basics of preventative maintenance, painting, and plumbing.Intermediate or advanced knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work a plus.Basic computer skills and knowledge, including the ability to check and respond to email in Microsoft Outlook.Organizational skills, and the ability to complete work in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize work with the support of the Maintenance Team Lead.Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of HIPAA compliance and Employee & Client Confidentiality.Working knowledge of facility equipment and tools.Able to repeatedly lift 25 lbs.Sensitivity and ability to work with people of various races, cultures, personal orientation, and socioeconomic levels.Ability to provide services in line with Nexus Core Values of Respect, Compassion and Integrity.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent professional experience required.1-4 years of commercial building maintenance preferred.Qualifications & ResponsibilitiesRespects confidentiality always.Follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information.Adheres to the agency’s compliance plan, code of conduct, and the Nexus policies & procedures.Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence, promptly.Ability to work at the maximum capacity of all required expectations.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all training required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules and regulations.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; navigate stairs, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.