On-Call Maintenance Assistant (Naalehu)

Location of position: Naalehu, HI

Status: Non-Exempt                                                                             
Reports To: Facilities Administrator

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for minor and routine repairs and maintenance of all HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc. facilities.   
                                             

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of buildings, plumbing systems, utility infrastructure, fire extinguisher and alarm systems, pest control, landscaping, signage and parking areas.
• Coordinate and implement safety testing which includes disaster drills, emergency equipment testing, and recommendation for equipment replacement and emergency procedures.
• Maintain documentation on work requests and procurement of facilities supplies, materials and equipment.
• Manage warranty, replacement and inventory of all program appliances, permanent fixtures and furnishings.
• Perform all duties necessary to achieve County of Hawaii mandated zero waste on site.
• Participation of a variety of journeyman-level construction, maintenance and repair work in the upkeep of building
• Oversee and direct assigned volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience with carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work
• Considerable knowledge of safety principles and practices.
• Ability to regularly lift over 20 pounds
• Ability to manage time effectively in an effort to complete all assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, with or without a calculator.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to plan, organize and delegate work to achieve desired results, with limited disruption to core services.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Proficiency in typical computer applications such as Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.
• Working knowledge of building operations and support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with other professionals (including staff, community organizations, and donors), as well as volunteers and consumers (including persons experiencing homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, and incarceration).
• Flexibility to work in and implement high levels of detail in a fast-paced environment, utilizing sound judgment and discretion.
• Reception to progressive ideas and supervisory directives.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Current driver license and clear traffic abstract.
• Personal vehicle with adequate insurance coverage.
• Availability to work as-needed on evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

• Candidates must display and/or demonstrate ability to:
• Climb and/or walk up and down stairs and/or walkways.
• Sit for periods of up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Walk and/or standing for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Lift, carry, pull and/or push items up to 30 pounds at a time and for short distances.  Such motions may include reasonable bending, stooping, reaching and twisting.