Property Maintenance Technician

Description

SUMMARY: National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA  is seeking a reliable, hands-on Facilities Technician to support the daily maintenance and operations of our programs throughout the Arlington area. This full-time Monday–Friday position (8am–4pm) offers stable daytime hours, full benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization. Ideal candidates will have general maintenance, facilities, property, or building operations experience. HVAC knowledge or experience is a plus, but not required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for maintaining health, safety, sanitation and fire systems to standards of compliance for state and local licensing bodies
Perform regular and routine inspections of facility with facility and program directors
Note areas of deficiency and provide corrective action plan
Maintain and upgrades facilities
Ensure that the physical conditions in each facility, at all times promote the respect, dignity and privacy of the client
Ensure that adequate and appropriate space available and assigned to staff, in each facility, to perform and the duties as described in their individual job descriptions and that appropriate supplies and equipment are provided
Assure that all vehicles have current inspections, county stickers, registrations and insurance
Report to Program Director when vehicles have been damaged due to accident or vandalism
Investigate circumstances of damage and write an Incident report as needed
Assist as able to transport clients
Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including
a. Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures. Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained. Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff. Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and NCTR staff in-service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff. Maintain professional boundaries with staff and client. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Must have problem solving skills and a high degree of self motivation
Excellent trouble shooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to write and speak effectively
Ability to manage several areas of responsibility simultaneously
Familiar with local building codes and OSHA regulations
Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and/or situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing carrying, climbing stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

*NCTR is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent life experience

One (1) year experience in building maintenance/repair or equivalent 

Valid driver’s license and safe driving record