Facilities Maintenace Specialist

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

9/11/2025

Location:

PEP Chesnutt

District:

Positive Education ProgramPosition Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the physical facility for a school/day treatment center. Performs general maintenance duties to protect and preserve buildings, equipment, and furnishings. Prepares facility for the arrival of staff, ensures proper functioning of building equipment, notifies supervisor of maintenance issues, and assists with basic repairs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Ohio driver's license (and ability to meet driver-eligibility standards to operate an agency-owned vehicle).

Three to five years' experience in general maintenance or facilities support, preferably in a school or behavioral health setting

General industry knowledge required, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical

Valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health Card or ability to obtain within probationary period

Ohio low-pressure boiler operator's license (only required only for specific facilities)

Basic computer skills, including ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook and navigate websites

Ability to work professionally, effectively, and collaboratively with others

Self-starter. Comfortable working autonomously. Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for general maintenance support for designated buildings. Maintains a clean and efficient work environment; performs regular walk-throughs to ensure properly maintained facility and equipment; when directed, serves as an on-site liaison with outside vendors regarding building and maintenance issues.

Prepares building for arrival of staff by turning on lights, replacing light bulbs, adjusting heating/cooling, clearing snow, salting walks and otherwise maintaining clear routes for emergency egress.

Keeps supervisor informed of emerging issues. Reports problems/unsafe conditions.

Assists with the pick-up, receipt and delivery of equipment, materials and other supplies as directed. Anticipates and replenishes consumable supplies as needed.

Reads/complies with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information. Ensures that supplies are stored properly. Participates in occupational safety/health training as directed.

Follows approved health/safety guidelines to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, body fluids and/or body tissues. Reports personal injuries to a supervisor.

Provides for the regular and orderly removal of trash. Removes debris on floors and grounds throughout the day.

Responsible for the general set-up of meeting facilities and office relocations. Moves and arranges furnishings.

Spot cleans carpets and other areas as needed.

Responds to emergency situations regarding facility. Corrects defects/makes temporary repairs necessary (e.g., painting, drywall/plaster, glass replacement, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) until another maintenance professional can address.

Properly completes documentation (e.g., walkthrough checklists) as requested.

Ensures vehicles are properly serviced and are in good working order (e.g., tires inflated).

Assists with safety drills and other compliance-related activities.

Routinely inspects the exterior of the facility and grounds to ensure proper maintenance. Expectations, Skills and Abilities

Align practice and work with the agency mission, vision, guiding principles, the trauma-informed Sanctuary Model®, and the Re-ED philosophy.

Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required trainings, including but not limited to; First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Standards of Practice.

Knowledge of and adherence to PEP Policies and Procedures.

Ability to prioritize requests for assistance. Respond quickly and effectively to high priority situations.

Punctual with consistent attendance practices. Good time management. Physical Requirements

Ability to balance, bend, climb, crouch, kneel, reach, push, stoop, stand and sit

Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

Ability to operate and ride in a vehicle

Ability to use heavy equipment, including but not limited to: power scrubbers, shampooers, power tools, hand tools, plumbing and electrical equipment

Ability to use a computer and keyboard (hand-eye coordination and repetitive movements related to keyboarding) Work Environment

Risk of exposure to various cleaning chemicals and combustible materials

Risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

Risk of exposure to hostile or aggressive behavior by clients and/or family members

Risk of exposure to communicable disease (e.g., colds, flu, mumps, measles, chicken pox)

Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes

Performing tasks that require strenuous physical exertion

Working at various heights, in confined spaces and in variable/diminished lighting

Traveling to various local sites, possibly during inclement weather This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. The individual will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by Positive Education Program.