Maintenance Worker, South County Academy

Family Service Of Rhode Island Inc; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and work life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) in Exeter, RI is seeking a Full Time Maintenance staff member responsible for general maintenance, repair, and safe operation of buildings and property at South County Academy. Duties include routine upkeep, preventive inspections, repairs across plumbing/electrical/HVAC, and coordinating with contractors as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and a proactive approach to keeping facilities clean, accessible, and well-maintained for staff and

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a related trade.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and painting.
• Independent, organized individual who takes pride in creating an attractive environment for students and staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair common building issues.
• Experience maintaining residential facilities or schools preferred.
• Knowledge of fire door inspections, boiler systems, or HVAC systems preferred.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Assures that both the building facilities and grounds of South County Academy are clean and sanitary in accordance with agency standards.
• Maintain minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC,
• Respond to maintenance requests from staff and residents in a timely manner.
• Inspect facilities regularly to identify maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Work as part of a team to support the overall functioning of the program and ensure that all Policies and Procedures are followed
• Provides decorating and renovation services
• Perform scheduled inspections of HVAC systems, boilers and heating systems, plumbing fixtures, lighting and electrical systems.
• Maintain preventive maintenance logs and inspection records.
• Diagnose and repair issues related to electrical outlets and lighting, plumbing leaks and fixtures, doors, locks, and windows, appliances, carpentry, drywall and painting, furniture assembly.
• Coordinate with outside contractors when specialized repairs are required as per supervisor’s request.
• Ensure facilities comply with safety regulations and local building codes.
• Maintain clear walkways, exits, and emergency access points.
• Overseeing fire drills and facility specific policies
• Maintain confidentiality of client/family
• Provide sensitivity to client/family cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues and diversity
• Serve as a positive role model to client and colleagues
• Maintains compliance with FSRI policies, including HIPAA and all state and federal agencies
• Participates in all meetings as required by the team, supervisors and that are necessary for the role
• Attend and participate in all required program and agency trainings
• Approaches all work through a trauma and diversity and inclusion lens
• Performs additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs

Skills

Experience in building maintenance

Independent, organized

Troubleshooting abilities

Bilingual/ASL compensation awareness

Multilingual compensation awareness

Job description

Job Location: South County Academy - Exeter, RI 02822

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $22.30 - $27.73

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary: The Maintenance staff is responsible for the general maintenance, repair, and safe operation of South County Academy buildings and property. This role ensures buildings, equipment, and systems remain functional, well maintained, and clean.

Specific Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Assures that both the building facilities and grounds of South County Academy are clean and sanitary in accordance with agency standards.
• Maintain minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC,
• Respond to maintenance requests from staff and residents in a timely manner.
• Inspect facilities regularly to identify maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Work as part of a team to support the overall functioning of the program and ensure that all Policies and Procedures are followed
• Provides decorating and renovation services

Preventive Maintenance:

• Perform scheduled inspections of:
  • HVAC systems
  • Boilers and heating systems
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Lighting and electrical systems
• Maintain preventive maintenance logs and inspection records.

Repairs & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair issues related to:
  • Electrical outlets and lighting
  • Plumbing leaks and fixtures
  • Doors, locks, and windows
  • Appliances
  • Carpentry, drywall and painting
  • Furniture assembly
• Per supervisor’s request coordinate with outside contractors when specialized repairs are required.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure facilities comply with safety regulations and local building codes.
• Maintain clear walkways, exits, and emergency access points.
• Overseeing fire drills and facility specific policies
• Maintain confidentiality of client/family
• Provide sensitivity to client/family cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues and diversity
• Serve as a positive role model to client and colleagues
• Maintains compliance with FSRI policies, including those relating to HIPAA and all state and federal agencies, including DCYF
• Participates in all meetings as required by the team, supervisors and that are necessary for the role both internally and externally
• Attend and participate in all required program and agency trainings
• Approaches all work through a trauma and diversity and inclusion lens
• Performs additional responsibilities consistent with Agency needs, defined in consultation with supervisor(s)

Grounds & Exterior Maintenance

• Assist with snow removal, mowing and landscaping, salting, and general grounds maintenance.
• Maintain exterior lighting and building access points.
• Monitor building security and report concerns.

Administrative Duties

• Manages the maintenance requests and purchasing tracking
• Maintain maintenance logs, inspection reports, and work orders.
• Track supplies, parts, and equipment inventory.
• Communicate maintenance issues and updates to supervisor and site staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a related trade.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and painting
• Independent, organized individual who takes pride in creating an attractive environment for students and fellow staff
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair common building issues.
• Experience maintaining residential facilities or schools preferred.
• Knowledge of fire door inspections, boiler systems, or HVAC systems preferred.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay

Physical Requirements:

• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Work Environment

• Combination of indoor and outdoor work.
• On-call or emergency response may be required.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.