Maintenance Worker

Description

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you! 

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa is San Diego County's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level. API provides Partial Hospitalization services and Intensive Outpatient services. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Value-added services enhance the patient's treatment experience. 

Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Maintenance Worker. The Maintenance Worker maintains a safe, functional, physical environment for patients, employees and guests.

Alvarado Parkway Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, Paid Days Off (PDO), paid sick time, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), life insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness/Hospital Protection/Accident Insurance Plans, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.  

You must complete an application online at our website to be considered for possible employment: https://apibhs.com/careers

Requirements

Maintenance Worker Responsibilities: 

• Repairs and maintains HVAC equipment.
• General repair and maintenance.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Plumbing and electrical.
• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS: Set up and breakdown.
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Alarms and codes.
• Facility cleaning.
• Attends training as appropriate and required.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school level reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Oral communications skills
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to concentrate on task in high traffic area.
• Ability to keep information highly confidential.
• Able to meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Skills in dealing courteously with the public and with patients within the organization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding that safety is as important as well as job completion
• Flexibility
• Ability to work closely with patients and staff in a caring and supportive style.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• General experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and air conditioning with experience in repairs and maintenance.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision sees details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Walk and/or stand for long periods of time (3/4 of the workday). 
• Lift/Carry up to 75 lbs. 

Conditions of Employment

In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:

Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification

• Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
• Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement
• Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.

Flu Vaccinations; Medical

• Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an API owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March.
• Pass drug and alcohol test performed by Concentra.
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at Concentra.
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at Concentra designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered. 

EEO Statement

API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.