Maintenance Staff

SEMCOA; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMCOA, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Staff member in New Bedford, MA for full-time on-site work. You will perform daily facility upkeep, repairs, and preventative maintenance across multiple sites with occasional travel to Taunton Family Center as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma and offers a competitive hourly pay range. The position emphasizes reliability, professionalism, and strong communication, with adherence to regulations including HIPAA and substance-use related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to travel to New Bedford and Taunton sites as needed.
• Familiar with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily facility walk-throughs;
• Respond to maintenance requests;
• Maintain building, grounds and amenities in safe, attractive condition;
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building repairs;
• Patch and paint as directed;
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment;
• Perform preventative maintenance on refrigeration units and other appliances;
• Conduct scheduled tests and inspections;
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings;
• Ensure documentation complies with policies and regulatory bodies;
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Director of Environmental Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Team collaboration

De-escalation training

Regulations awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WorxHub

Job description

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Maintenance Staff

Locations

Showing 1 location

New Bedford, MA 02746, USA

• On-site
• Facilities Support
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT004009

Description

Location: Must be able to travel to New Bedford and Taunton Family Center sites as needed!
Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $20-27/hr
Status: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

About Us

SEMCOA's (Southeast Massachusetts Council on Advocacy) mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting. SEMCOA operates four emergency assistance family shelters that provide supportive services to families and assist them with securing permanent housing. SEMCOA also provides residential recovery home treatment to individuals with substance use disorders, as well as transitional and permanent housing stability and support programs. Our portfolio also includes two graduate sober houses, the Family Preservation Program, as well as Greater Brockton and Greater Attleboro Taunton Healthy Families programs.

Maintenance Staff Requirements

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Proficient and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn including WorxHub
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• An understanding of the relationship between substance uses and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program

Maintenance Staff Duties & Responsibilities

• Adherence to HPAO policies and procedures;
• Conducts daily facility walk-throughs;
• Respond to all maintenance requests;
• Ensure that the facility building, grounds and amenities are maintained in safe and attractive conditions: i.e. Lawn care, parking lot, building entrances, walkways and snow removal;
• Perform minor electric, plumbing, HVAC and building repairs;
• Patch and paint the facility as directed;
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all maintenance, lawn care, housekeeping and floor care equipment;
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all refrigeration units and other electrical appliances;
• Conduct all delegated scheduled tests and inspections;
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings;
• Ensure that all departmental operations are conducted in a professional and productive manner;
• Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual inspections;
• Ensure that all departmental documentation, as required by HPTC/SEMCOA policies and all applicable regulatory bodies (BSAS/DPH, EOHLC, DMH, Joint Commission, etc..) are accurate and current.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Director of Environmental Services to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the facility.

Maintenance Staff Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50lbs;
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License;
• Possess knowledge and skills needed to provide maintenance.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters' insurance - Rogers & Gray
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DSA
• PMLA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

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