Maintenance Technician

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician!
Summary: Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance use treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. 'We Are Recovery,' and we mean it with all our hearts.
Job Location: Salt Lake City
Compensation: $20.00/hourly
Full-Time Benefits:

• $500 sign-on bonus awarded after six weeks
• $9k per year tuition eligible
• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
• Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Flexible scheduling
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
• Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year
• 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
• Stay well! If you have sick time left over at the end of the year, we will convert 1/2 of the remainder to vacation
• EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days!
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service!
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes are available for your work commute

Job Duties:

• Assist in the maintenance, upkeep, and renovations, including HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, and refuse removal.
• Assist in building code inspections and licensure compliance, including City, County, and State Fire and Health inspections and Joint Commission.
• All grounds maintenance, upkeep, and services.
• Reports to Director of Facilities. This position is non-exempt.

Candidate Qualities:

• Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
• Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and other staff
• Reliability to fill their support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
• Self-Starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
• Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Requirements
Experience/Skills Required:
Preferred To Have: This position offers the right candidate a flexible work schedule in an environment of collaboration with other facilities managers at other locations. We seek a person with a passion for repairs and maintenance, yard maintenance, painting, and generally making our facility a pleasant place for our residents. Experience in repairs, plumbing, HVAC, yard and building maintenance, construction, and electrical work preferred. Position requires lifting and the ability to maneuver on ladders and in confined spaces.
Required:

• Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background check
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving history
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• First Aid and CPR Certification (available at Odyssey House)
• Must comply with annual TB tests, flu, and Covid immunization
• Must meet employment eligibility
• Must be able to work variable shifts as needed

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.
Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.
Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., driving (or adequate alternate transportation), moderate physical activity at times.
EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.