General Maintenance Worker

Job Title: General Maintenance Worker
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us: The Arc of Central Alabama is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and services that help individuals live their most independent and fulfilling lives. We offer a variety of programs including residential support, day programs, employment assistance, early intervention, and behavior management.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated General Maintenance Worker to join our team. No experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training. This role involves performing routine building maintenance tasks, inspecting buildings, and performing minor repairs in various trades including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

Job Duties:

• Perform routine building maintenance tasks (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing).
• Inspect buildings to determine functionality of systems and detect malfunctions and needed repairs, making notes and recommendations.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance such as replacing or repairing fixtures, bulbs, sockets, and minor appliances.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance such as repairing leaks, unclogging drains, and replacing drain hoses.
• Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work such as preparing surfaces and applying paints, stains, and varnishes.
• Perform general cleaning and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or GED with a certificate in trade school or equivalent work experience related to facilities and/or maintenance.
• Basic understanding of facility-related systems and operations.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and insurable by agency insurance.
• Reliable transportation (truck preferred); must be able to travel to various work locations on demand.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and against strict time constraints; able to work independently.
• Experience using standard powered and non-powered tools.
• Flexibility to perform overtime as needed.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, hand dexterity, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, and listening.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime available