The Maintenance Assistant at Down Home Ranch is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The role is responsible for executing on- and off-site physical plant projects, including building upkeep, landscaping, vehicle maintenance, and routine electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs. Working within the ranch facility alongside the maintenance team, the assistant ensures that all buildings, grounds, and vehicles are properly maintained and safe, while keeping daily operations running smoothly.
From seasonal camp opportunities to vibrant residential and vocational programs, we partner side-by-side with residents (aka "Ranchers"), supporting people with disabilities to live with purpose, work with pride, and thrive in belonging. To learn more about the story behind the mission, our programs and the Ranch community, visit the DHR website at https://www.downhomeranch.org/
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
PART TIME; NON EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance Assistant is a non-exempt hourly part-time assistant position located in Maintenance, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager. The Assistant completes on and off site maintenance and physical plant projects. The Assistant supports the mission of Down Home Ranch by ensuring the maintenance needs of the Ranch are completed accurately and within a reasonable amount of time. The Assistant will join with other staff in a high-level commitment to provide an excellent quality of life for the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served through Ranch programing. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm; schedule and hours will be adjusted according to the needs of Down Home Ranch.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s)
•Implement the goals of Maintenance
•Completes maintenance request for all departments and programs; ensure all landscaping, buildings and vehicles are properlymaintained and safe
•Assesses and completes repairs to electrical, mechanical and plumbing
•Ability to work with, teach, mentor and supervise people with disabilities
•Attends staff meetings, cross functional committees, workshops and trainings
•Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIREMENTS
•Minimum age of 21, excellent driving record and able to pass extensive background investigation
•Provides excellent customer service
•General knowledge of vehicle, equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
•Experience and comfortable with business software
•Team player with ability to coordinate and work closely with others
•Comfortable working closely with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other vulnerable populations
•Reads and complies with all policies and procedures in the Down Home Ranch Employee Handbook
•Able to write and prepare documentation and reports, as requested.
•Maintain confidentiality under requirements of the HIPAA statutes
•Ability to lift 50 pounds
•Capable of stooping, kneeling, sitting and bending
•Able to stand for long periods
DHR has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and DHR reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as DHR may deem appropriate.
$15 - $17 per hour