Maintenance and Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; Wilmington (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services is seeking a Maintenance and Safety Officer to manage facility upkeep and maintain safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and at least one year of maintenance experience. This role includes evening hours and statewide travel, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Qualified for PSLF

Qualifications

• 1 year of maintenance experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with 2 points or less.
• Own vehicle required for statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities maintenance and ensure safety in and around BCCS.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and basic repairs.
• Monitor grounds and assist with disruptive clients.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Who are We:

Since 1985 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

What You'll Do at Brandywine Counseling as a Maintenance and Safety Officer:

• The Maintenace/Safety Officer has primary responsibility for facilities maintenance and providing a safe environment in and around BCCS building during business hours.
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems
• Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
• Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls
• Direct traffic safely in BCCS parking lots and all vehicles to appropriate parking areas. Direct all medical transport vans, cabs and other public vehicles to park outside of BCCS parking lot.
• Monitor parking lots, BCCS grounds, and BCCS buildings for disruptive behavioral and advises parties to act appropriately or leave the premises.
• Keep order and maintain an orderly line in dispensing. Assist nurses with any client incidents.
• Provide assistance to uncooperative and disruptive clients from premises
• Assist with snow and ice removal when necessary to ensure business parameter is safe
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed:

• Safety knowledge including techniques to address disruptive, uncooperative persons.
• Interpersonal skills as this position maintains strong working relationships with all BCCS staff.
• Crisis intervention: this position will respond to urgent or emergency situations in a way that minimizes trauma to the client and staff members and results in stabilization.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
• Experience using hand and electrical tools
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical stamina and dexterity

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED
• REQUIRED: 1 year of maintenance experience (REQUIRED)
• REQUIRED: Valid driver's license with 2 points or less within the last three years
• REQUIRED: Must have own vehicle to travel statewide to other sites and will receive mileage reimbursement

Schedule / Location:

• Monday - Friday
• 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Based out of our Wilmington location but this position will travel statewide.

Pay:

• Starting at $18.00 per hour
• Commensuration based on experience, education, and certification

The compensation package for this position includes:

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%!
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)