Maintenance Worker

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

PDO

Sick time

FSA

Life insurance

Long-term disability

EAP

Job summary

Alvarado Parkway Institute is seeking a Maintenance Worker in La Mesa, California. The role involves repairing HVAC equipment and performing general maintenance to keep a 66-bed behavioral health facility running smoothly.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritize safety, and communicate effectively in a busy clinical environment. The job is full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains HVAC equipment.
• General repair and maintenance.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Special functions: set up and breakdown.
• Emergency response: alarms and codes.
• Facility cleaning.
• Attends training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communications

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Customer service

teamwork

Flexibility

Self-management

Safety awareness

Caring and supportive

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you!

Full-time

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa is San Diego County's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level. API provides Partial Hospitalization services and Intensive Outpatient services. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Value-added services enhance the patient's treatment experience.

Benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, Paid Days Off (PDO), paid sick time, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), life insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness/Hospital Protection/Accident Insurance Plans, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

Maintenance Worker Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains HVAC equipment.
• General repair and maintenance.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Plumbing and electrical.
• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS: Set up and breakdown.
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Alarms and codes.
• Facility cleaning.
• Attends training as appropriate and required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Experience

• High school level reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Oral communications skills
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to concentrate on task in high traffic area.
• Ability to keep information highly confidential.
• Able to meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Skills in dealing courteously with the public and with patients within the organization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding that safety is as important as well as job completion
• Flexibility
• Ability to work closely with patients and staff in a caring and supportive style.

Required Education, Experience, And Certifications

• General experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and air conditioning with experience in repairs and maintenance.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone, in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision sees details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Walk and/or stand for long periods of time (3/4 of the workday).
• Lift/Carry up to 75 lbs.

Conditions of Employment

In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:

Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification

• Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
• Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement
• Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.

Flu Vaccinations; Medical

• Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an API owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March.
• Pass drug and alcohol test performed by Concentra.
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at Concentra.
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at Concentra designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered.

EEO Statement

API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary Description

$23.00 - $25.00 /hour