Maintenance Technician - Facilities (Missoula, MT)

AWARE Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

FSA

HSA

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Advancement

Professional Development

Job summary

AWARE is seeking Maintenance Technicians in Montana to perform structured maintenance across group homes and corporate buildings. The role offers hourly wages between $25.00 and $28.00 and requires a valid Montana driver’s license along with maintenance expertise.

Travel to nearby communities may be required; AWARE covers travel and overnight stays when assignments exceed 50 miles from home. Benefits include health insurance, FSA/HSA, and 401k.

Qualifications

• General maintenance knowledge and ability to diagnose issues.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Montana Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures using wood, plywood, and wallboard.
• Purchases needed materials per policy.
• Repairs and maintains group home and building structures, including electrical fixtures.

Skills

General maintenance

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Maintenance Technicians - $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

Description

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a maintenance technician.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth.

We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients.

Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, conforming to local building codes.
• Purchases needed materials and equipment per corporate policy.
• Repairs and maintains the physical structures of group homes and corporate buildings, including the replacement of electrical
• switches and other fixtures, painting, repairing holes in plaster and drywall, and trouble-shooting equipment failure.
• Keeps grounds well-kept, including moving and watering lawns, planting flowers and trees, raking leaves, and removing snow.
• Conducts monthly safety inspections in the group home.
• Keeps records to document compliance with health and safety standards, to obtain bids, and to oversee purchases.
• Involved in the annual licensing of the homes with the health and fire departments.
• Participates in Safety Committee Meetings.
• Initiates changes in safety procedures in the homes.
• Maintains first aid kits in the homes and the vans.
• Inspects the vans on a weekly basis.
• Arranges maintenance and repair.
• Supervises residents who are interested in learning maintenance skills as a part of his/her vocational training.

AWARE maintenance technicians may be asked to travel to Montana communities, outside of their "home community". AWARE will compensate the employee for travel and/or over-night stays if the assignment is more than 50 miles from their home address.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• FSA
• HSA
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Advancement
• Professional Development

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of general maintenance practices. The ability to problem-solve, repair, and generate cost effective solutions.
• Good communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to work with a variety of staff persons.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of maintenance experience.
• A valid Montana Driver's License.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.