Home Maintenance Assistant I/OC #25-2-6

Leavenworth USD453; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Home Maintenance Assistant to provide essential maintenance services to ensure client safety and independence. This part-time role involves various tasks including minor repairs, lawn care, and trash service. Ideal candidates should possess basic carpentry skills and a valid driver's license. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life for community members.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic carpentry skills and the use of appropriate tools.
• Ability to obtain certification in AED and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Completes minor home maintenance projects and performs trash service.
• Provides lawn maintenance and snow removal for participants.
• Assesses maintenance needs for tools and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Basic Carpentry

Lawn Maintenance

Safety Precautions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Push Mower

Riding Lawn Mower

Weed Eater

Leaf Vacuum

Leaf Blower

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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13188624 LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING VACANCY #25-2-6 POSITION: Home Maintenance Assistant IOC SALARY: \$20.09/hour DEPARTMENT: Council on Aging PAY LEVEL: Level 5 Step 9 EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT: N SUPERVISOR: Nutrition Coordinator County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104, in the County Courthouse. General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street, Leavenworth, Kansas or EMAIL applications to [e-mail] or fax the application to [phone]. Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Information\>Employment Opportunities\> Leavenworth County Application. This position closes when filled \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Home Maintenance Assistant I/OC DEPARTMENT: Council on Aging SALARY: \$20.09 per hour PAY LEVEL: Level 5 Step 9 EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director SUPERVISES: No \% OF TIME ACCOUNTABILITIES 60% Completes minor home maintenance projects and performs Curb-to-Curb trash service for qualifying participants 30% Provides lawn maintenance and snow removal (as needed) for Chore program caseload. 5% Assesses need for and completes maintenance on program tools & equipment. 5% Completes other building chores as assigned. SCOPE OF WORK: This is an intermittent/on-call (I/OC) position working a maximum of 1,000 hours per year. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, the Home Maintenance Assistant provides minor home maintenance to program participants homes to ensure their safety and to assist them with living independently in their homes. This position provides lawn maintenance/snow removal to qualifying participants and assists participants with Curb-to-Curb trash service by placing city-provided trash receptacle at the curb or placing up to 3 trash bags at the curb for pick up.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of basic carpentry skills and the use of appropriate tools. Knowledge of and experience using a variety of lawn equipment including a push mower, riding lawn mower, weed eater, leaf vacuum and leaf blower. Knowledge of proper care of equipment. Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and gear when operating various tools and equipment. HUMAN RELATIONS: Serves as the face of the department, offering friendly service and conversation to participants receiving services. Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients and co-workers. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, other agencies and/or departments, supervisors, and co-workers. Maintains a friendly, professional working attitude while representing the agency. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS: Provides minor home maintenance to support clients safety and independence, including, but not limited to, replacing smoke detector batteries, changing light bulbs, replacing hinges/locks, installing smoke detectors/window AC units, etc. Provides regular lawn maintenance/snow removal for qualifying participants. For Curb-to-Curb trash service clients, places city-provided trash receptacle at the curb or places up to 3 trash bags at the curb. Contacts clients to confirm appointments and maintains log of work completed. Serves as a mandatory reporter for Chore program clients and relays any suspected abuse/neglect to Supervisor. Determines maintenance needs for equipment. ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Work is performed primarily outdoors but is also done in clients homes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED Possess and maintain a valid KS drivers license. Have the ability to obtain certification in AED and CPR. Must be able to pass pre-employment KBI background check. ADA/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Vision Adequate vision to be able to drive and perform tasks. Hearing Adequate for normal conversation with co-workers, Supervisor, Director and senior citizens. Speech Must be able to speak and understand the English language clearly to provide detailed information by telephone and in person. Standing 10% of the time

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