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Job DetailsJob Location: OYHFS Youth Learning Center (Highland Park) - Los Angeles, CA 90042Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 HourlyPosition Summary:

Primarily responsible for basic maintenance and service repairs on OYHFS buildings, grounds and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

Performs preventive maintenance and repair on basic household equipment and appliances.
Maintains and services all mechanical systems such as stoves, refrigerators, garbage disposals, dishwashers, washers, dryers and exhaust fans.
Performs routine plumbing, electrical and simple carpentry repairs as assigned by department managers.
Performs basic vehicle checks and services as assigned by department managers.
Drives vehicles and operates equipment necessary to perform maintenance tasks.
Assists with complex and skilled maintenance tasks under the supervision of craftsman level senior staff.
Attends and participates in mandatory training and in-service activities.
Performs other duties and participates in special projects as requested by department manager.
Interfaces with staff and clients in a service-oriented, positive and productive manner during performance of duties.
Participates in QI activities and promotes such.
Supports and promotes a trauma-informed culture throughout the organization.
Works to promote and support diversity, inclusion, and equity at all levels in the organization.
Participates in select QI Committees and ensures COA and other regulatory compliance.
All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and adolescents

who are served by our Agencies. Therefore, each employee must at all times be

emotionally stable and able to function effectively with children, adolescents, and adults

who may have mental or behavioral challenges. The staff must be able to demonstrate

appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, as well as appropriate

role modeling. Hostility, aggression and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions

as well as inappropriate emotional expressions are not acceptable.

All agency employees must maintain confidentiality of client and case information and

may not access information unless directly related to their job responsibilities and

duties, as stated in Title XXII 88069.7 (d): “All information in case records shall be

confidential and shall be available only to the licensing agency, placement agency staff

and personnel who need access for the performance of their duties.”

Position Competencies

Initiative: Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for help when needed.
Continuous Quality Improvement - Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and a commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Job Knowledge - Understands the purpose of the position and how it relates to the agency mission. Exhibits competency in the required job skills and knowledge, and the ability to learn new concepts/skills. Welcomes opportunities to enhance knowledge/skills related to the position.
Job Conduct - Attendance is appropriate, including punctuality. Applies appropriate ethical standards to assigned tasks. Works independently with minimal supervision. Takes appropriate safety precautions in performing tasks/reports potential safety concerns. Utilizes agency resources appropriately.
Professionalism: Displays respect and sensitivity for others regardless of position, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Maintains professional demeanor under pressure. Displays appropriate judgment. Maintains appropriate boundaries. Follows through on commitments. Accepts responsibility for actions. Abides by Confidentiality/HIPAA guidelines.
Adaptability: Easily incorporates changes in the work environment and work processes. Adjusts methods to fit the situation. Factors changes, delays and unexpected events into work activities to continue progress toward established goals. Revises goals, as needed, due to changes in budgets and funding requirements. Works a flexible schedule as needed, to fulfill program needs which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Required Education, Training, Experience and Certifications

Must have High School diploma.
Demonstrated experience as an all-around maintenance repairperson.
Combination of experience and formal trade education desirable.
Ability to work independently, organize workload and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of problem determination procedures and skills needed to perform job duties.
Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company
Must be able to be pass a fingerprint background investigation.
Must be able to pass a TB test, Physical Exam, and Drug Screening.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential competencies and job duties of this position. The Human Resources Department will explore reasonable accommodations that could enable an employee who has a disability to perform the essential competencies of the position.

Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, utilize fingers, hands and arms all day.
Lift items up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the day.
Stand on ladders and other uneven surfaces.
Clear close and distance vision and be able to adjust the focus.
Ability to operate a vehicle and recognize all street signs.
Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
Use keyboard and read from computer screen.

Environmental Conditions

Ability to adjust to climate, outdoor and indoor conditions such as extreme heat, humidity and cold weather.

Occupational Safety & Health Standards

Every employee must comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders pursuant to Division 5 of the California Labor Code which are applicable to his or her own actions and conduct.

Optimist Policies and Procedures

Every employee must comply with all organizational wide policies and procedures and those department specific policies and procedures that apply to this position.
All agency employees must maintain confidentiality of client and case information and may not access information unless directly related to their job responsibilities and duties. All information in case records shall be confidential and shall be available only to the placement agency staff and personnel who need access for the performance of their duties, otherwise special consent is required.
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