Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Description

Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Manager

MISSION STATEMENT: Leading adolescents to a new legacy.

The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental health

treatment across a full continuum of care.

We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their

highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards

of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals, and objectives of the program.
•  Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client’s needs are out of the scope of our practice.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with Texas rule standards.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides both Texas and Joint Commission environment of care standards.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety.

SUMMARY

The role of the Facilities Maintenance Specialist at CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to assist the Facilities Manager in maintaining the

buildings and grounds of Clearfork Academy's 30+ acres. Responsible for assisting with the upkeep of equipment and supplies,

properly managing supply inventory, operating landscaping equipment, and general handyman work. The General Laborer ensures

the buildings and grounds are maintained, which includes determining and scheduling repairs, renovation projects, waste reduction

improvements and safety inspections. Clearfork Academy is an adolescent rehabilitation residential center for boys ages 13 to 17

who struggle with substance abuse addiction.

AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Patient Population Served: Adolescent and Young Adult Males

Population Served: Persons meeting DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Landscaping, to include operating zero-turn mower, weed control, and weed-eating.
•  Painting and drywall repair.
•  General facility maintenance, hanging pictures, minor repairing of electrical and plumbing.
•  Assists in planning and coordinating all installations, refurbishments, and repairs.
•  Helps manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
•  Inspecting building’s structure to determine the need for repairs and renovations.
•  Assists in the planning and scheduling of facility modifications, including cost estimates to be submitted to supervisor.
•  Oversee general contractor's construction and installation progress.
•  Oversees maintenance of general office equipment.
•  Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT MALES)

•  Allows patient to maintain control; involves patient in decision-making and planning of care, as appropriate to condition and situation.
•  Encourages participation in care.
•  Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected vital signs.
•  Identifies trauma, abuse/neglect or exploitation a client may have experienced.
•  Encourages family support.
•  Recognizes/respects concerns over interruption of work/plans/separation from family, etc.
•  Recognizes fears regarding potential lifestyle changes.
•  Encourages verbalization of fears and anxiety; maintains age-appropriate communication.
•  Demonstrates an understanding of developmental milestones of adolescents and young adult.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

•  High School Diploma (Required)
•  1 to 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance or landscaping (Preferred)
•  Current CPR/FA certification
•  Current Handle with Care Physical Holding Certification

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•  Knowledge of the facilities environment
•  Knowledge of painting, plumbing, drywall, electrical, HVAC, and carp
•  Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service.
•  Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics, and continuing education
•  Knowledge of PC and Mac software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
•  Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic
•  Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner
•  Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands
•  Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events - level equivalent to at least two years of college.
•  Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility
•  Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental milestones of adolescents and young adults

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The

employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals.

When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high

volumes of stress.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-

741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with

disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity, or national origin

EMPLOYEE ATTESTATION:

By signing below, I attest that I am competent and able to perform the duties and tasks as indicated above and as outlined in the

scope of the job requirements and knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequirements. I agree to abide by Clearfork Academy’s Core

Values of Honor, Unity, Sacrifice, Transparency, Legacy, Excellence, and Fun and understand that failure to do so may result in

immediate termination of employment.

Employee’s Signature___________________________________________________________ Date___________________________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & RECEIPT:

I,___________________________________________________, acknowledge that I have reviewed and received a copy of this Job Description

and agree to my starting salary of $______________________ (circle one: annually per hour )

with an effective date of _______________________________ to be paid once every two weeks.

Employee’s Signature___________________________________________________________ Date___________________________________

Supervisor’s Signature___________________________________________________________ Date___________________________________

HR Representative Signature____________________________________________________ Date_____________________________