Maintenance Assistant

LAFOURCHE ARC; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LAFOURCHE ARC in Thibodaux, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep buildings, grounds, vehicles and machinery in peak condition. You will perform cleaning, painting, lawn care, basic plumbing and electrical work, and assist with repairs across multiple Lafourche Arc premises.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED, a valid chauffeur's license, and ability to perform physical tasks. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and service excellence in a busy nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Chauffeur's license required.
• Experience in maintenance/repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair buildings, grounds, machinery and vehicles.
• Respond to emergency repairs and perform directed repairs.
• Construct and repair building(s) and perform basic plumbing/electrical tasks as needed.
• Maintain lawn care and clean agency vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Lawn care

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Thibodaux, LA 70301 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, grounds, vehicles and machinery in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness and safety. Duties include but are not limited to: cleaning, painting, lawn maintenance, weed and pest control, replacement of lights, debris removal, minor plumbing and electrical work, equipment evaluation and repair, smoke detector maintenance, construction, etc. This person will also work in other Lafourche Arc's premises (Main Office, Community Homes, Vocational Buildings, Apartment Complex) when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned or required.

• Conducts and assesses major, minor and routine repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds machinery and vehicles.
• Responds to emergency repairs and completes repairs as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Constructs and repairs building(s).
• Maintains lawn care at Lafourche Arc's premises. Washes and cleans agency vehicles and lawn care equipment if needed.
• Receives and ships all job related materials.
• Keeps immediate supervisor well informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc.; recommends corrective action to immediate supervisor for approval.
• Follows instructions and responds to management directions.
• Completes and submits all required paperwork.
• Reports to work regularly and on time.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignments and priorities. Anticipates and plans accordingly.
• Develops and maintains an excellent working relationship with supervisor, people/individuals support, staff and visitors.
• Respects confidentiality in discussing individuals supported, staff, and visitors; also maintains confidentiality in personnel related matters.

Typical work hours (7:30AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday) unless requested to work otherwise by supervisor or designee.

Clocks in and out at main office facility. Will punch in/ out for 30-minute lunch break.

Monitoring of transportation fleet (operational condition). Basic maintenance of fleet vehicles (change burnt lights, change windshield wipers, seal water leaks, clean rear air condition filters, check tire pressure and wear, battery, air filter, and fluid levels.).

Conducts thorough facility cleaning, as directed. Assures that all exits are accessible and free of obstructions. Assists others with cleaning and organizing donations as needed.

Remove all unwanted animals, pests, and insects from the buildings or grounds.

Reports to other Lafourche Arc's premises when needed.

Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own work.
• Acquires, maintains and demonstrates current knowledge and competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to service excellence and quality improvement.
• Demonstrates a positive and productive attitude.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of individuals/people we support or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to assess, project and plan for departmental needs. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have chauffeur's license to provide transportation Must also meet all requirements set forth by Lafourche Arc's insurance policy/carrier..

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is regularly required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Ability to operate a motor vehicle/lawn equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places, frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, occasionally exposed to extreme heat (non-weather), frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.