MAINTENANCE (FACILITIES) ASSISTANT

MAINTENANCE (Facilities) ASSISTANT aka Handy Person

Living Independently Forever, Inc., LIFE, a community supporting adults with learning-disabilities to live as independently as possible, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to assist with day to day safety and maintenance of our Hyannis and Mashpee Community and local Group Homes. The position is 30 hours per week; M-F--exact hours flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organizational and communication skills and
• Broad knowledge of facility maintenance:
• ~basic carpentry (ex: sheetrock repair) and painting
• ~basic electrical and plumbing
• ~basic HVAC knowledge etc.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to determine when outside vendors should be utilized and to clearly communicate needs to Director
• Ability to assist with landscaping, irrigation systems, snow removal, and assisting director of maintenance in repair of all LIFE vehicles including registrations, inspections and accident repair.
• Own tools a plus
• Ability to listen to, and patiently work around our amazing learning/developmentally disabled population

REQUIREDSKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, basic landscaping
• Ability to use hand tools and basic power tools
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with staff, individuals, parents, etc.

All LIFE employees must pass a MA CORI, DPPC, Fingerprinting and have an acceptable Driving Record.

LIFE, Living Independently Forever, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing supports for adults with autism and intellectual differences. Incorporated in 1992 in Hyannis, LIFE has since expanded with locations in Barnstable, Mashpee, Plymouth, Falmouth, Sandwich and Yarmouth.

LIFE is an EOE who celebrates the diversity of their staff and participants!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License with acceptable driving record (Required)

Work Location: In person