Maintenance Worker

Position: Maintenance Worker

Schedule: Based on a 40 hour work week.

Starting Salary Range: * $22-$26.40/hour

*The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range.*

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

As a Maintenance Worker you will be a valuable asset to Laradon’s mission by performing a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting tasks. 

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Operates all exterior operations maintenance equipment.

• Inspects grounds, playground equipment, parking lot fences and exterior building structures to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety practices, policies and procedures.

• Coordinates and schedules maintenance projects with supervisor.

•   Exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person. 

•   Assists in obtaining quotes and arranging for services of outside vendors as needed. 

•   Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments.

•   Inspects and performs minor maintenance on sprinkler systems including setting timers, replacing sprinkler heads, repairing leaks, etc.

•   Performs snow removal and ice mitigation as needed.

•   Performs basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture and shelves.

•   Performs basic electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances, repairs lighting system, inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions.

•   Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks, opens clogged lines and drains, replaces washers and other minor parts, applies and prepares various surfaces for paint.

•   Maintains grounds in clean and orderly manner, maintains grounds maintenance equipment, trims tree branches that create hazardous situations.

•   Maintains playground equipment.

•   Changes filters on heating, ventilating and air conditioning units. 

•   Oversees or arranges emergency equipment repairs.

•   Moves and assists in moving furniture and equipment.

• Activates and deactivates building alarms and responds to alarm calls during and after regular work hours. 

•   Maintains clean, safe and orderly work sites.

•   Follows oral and/or written instructions.

•   Communicates effectively in both oral and written form.

•   Maintains work logs.

•   Inspects and performs minor servicing on fleet.

•   Required to work overtime on an emergency basis.

•   Subject to after-hours recall.

•   Employee will be required to operate vehicles.       

•   As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.

•   Other duties as assigned.

We ask that you bring the following assets:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience in a related trade.

• Valid Colorado driver’s license.

• Driver’s license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, grounds keeping, appliance repair, electrical wiring, standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities, safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.

• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability 
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 11 Paid Holidays and 16 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Wellness Reimbursement - $100 per calendar year 
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Development, job growth, and internal training opportunities
• CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following:

• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care

Our commitment to you:

Laradon is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our DEI policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees.  We honor and celebrate the contributions of ALL individuals in our workplace and in the community.

To provide culturally competent services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We applaud everyone.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment

Salary : $22 - $26