General Maintenance Worker
General Maintenance Worker

General Maintenance Worker

Working Alternatives is a community-based residential re-entry center that offers transitional housing services to federal inmates and probationees. Working Alternatives provides a structured and secure reintegration program to residents in an effort to reduce recidivism and ultimately better our communities. Working Alternatives has been successfully helping residents transition back into communities since 1988. Working Alternatives has three locations throughout California and Arizona.

Job Summary:

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensures the facility is tidy and functional. Responsible for soliciting and reviewing bids and making recommendations as needed. Performs upkeep tasks such as repairs and cleaning within the facility. Oversees overall maintenance of the RRC.

Education and Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required. Two years of experience in general maintenance is required but more is preferred. Must have knowledge with general building operations and systems including general construction, plumbing, electrical and painting. Must have a valid driver’s license and social security card issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration, and be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or other person lawfully admitted into the United States. Must pass federal background check and pre-employment maintenance test.

Skills and Specifications:

• Ability to use power and hand tools
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to read floor plans
• Operate motor vehicle
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word,

Job Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Worker shall assume the following job responsibilities:

• Maintain facility grounds.
• Life Safety Checks and Maintenance, including smoke alarms, emergency exit signs and egress paths,
sprinklers, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire doors.
• Responsible for plumbing upkeep, painting, minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, tile repair and janitorial
work.
• Resolves problems as they arise or collaborate with other trades to ensure high standard
repairs/renovations are made.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure facility compliance with federal state and local requirements.
• Make recommendations for facility improvements.
• Perform minor repairs to structures such as showers, floors, sinks, walls, roofs, doors and cabinets.
• Service kitchen appliances.
• Orders required materials that may be needed for general facility maintenance.
• Maintain repair logs.
• Manage linen, mattress, pillow stock.
• Manage hazardous materials, recycling programs, pest control and waste management programs.
• Manage electrical maintenance program, including inspections of GFCIs, panel boxes, receptacles, room
and water temperatures, lighting, air circulation and space (square footage) requirements.
• Local travel may be required.
• Complete all annual training required by contract.
• Complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Ensures rest and meal breaks are taken in accordance with California law.
• Reports any violation of company policy, employee handbook Standards of Conduct, etc.…
• Assume and perform other duties as assigned.

Full benefits offered include:

-Medical
-Dental
-Vision
-FSA
-401K (after 1 year)
-Life Insurance
-Paid Holidays
-Sick Leave


Working Alternatives, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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