Job Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,500 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.

Side by Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.

COMPENSATION

This position is 40 hours a week with an hourly rate of pay between $24.00 and $31.00 depending on experience.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service (for all non-school based employees).
• 2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff and 4 additional for school staff
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
• 99% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance, Sutter Health or Anthem options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.
• 403b Retirement Plan with matching after one year of employment
• Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
• Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Real Alternatives for Youth is a housing program that serves young Adults 18-26. Our apartment units are scattered across Hayward, Castro Valley and San Leandro, CA. Our aim is to assist young adults with housing and the skills to live independently in a safe, clean and functional environment.

The Maintenance Worker's general duties consist of the setting up and maintaining of the apartments for our housing program with attention to detail towards cleanliness, and functional condition, and communication with all stakeholders.

DUTIES/RESPONSABILITIES/EXPECTATIONS

• Routine repairs consisting of repairs to furniture, doors, locks, windows, screens, tiles, interior/ exterior walls and trim; repairs to plumbing fixtures, water leaks, valves, clogged toilets/drains, and garbage disposals; repairs to light fixtures, switches, receptacles, and some appliance repair such as vacuums, washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc.
• Routine trash management that could include dump runs from move outs or trash overflow. Cleaning up around Trash areas and resorting and breaking down boxes.
• Change locks, make keys, and maintain the organization and storage of keys to apartments.
• Move furniture, personal belongings, packing and moving boxes.
• Pick-up and delivery of donations as requested.
• Complete a partial or full turnover of an apartment in a timely manner.
• Communicate with team maintenance/safety issues you see in and around the units and SBS housing properties.
• Communicate with Facilities Supervisor on realistic expectations regarding task deadlines.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have demonstrated skills and knowledge in the areas of building and apartment maintenance and repair the use of necessary tools and equipment.
• Must be stable, mature, service-oriented, and able to relate well with staff and young adults.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Must be able to communicate with iPhone technology (Texting, Facetime, Camera).
• Must be flexible in accomplishing tasks as required and have the ability to work unsupervised.
• Must be organized and able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Must have experience in safe work practices, including PPE and the understanding of material safety data sheets. (SDS)
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and be insurable on agency insurance.
• Fulfillment of TB test, fingerprinting and state clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• Active CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to be certified.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high places and outside in all weather conditions. Inside unoccupied and occupied apartments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to use all mechanical maintenance equipment and supplies safely.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Walking, sitting, twisting and bending for brief periods of time.
• Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms.
• Will be required to ascend/descend stairs or ladders.
• Visual ability to read documents, cell phone and computer monitor.
• Exposure to sharp tools, characteristic of a construction environment.
• Ability to drive safely.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS

• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures administratively as well as related to the care of our clients.
• Administer duties as defined by the agency performance review plan within the required deadlines.
• Attend required meetings and complete training courses as assigned.
• Follow agency policies and procedures.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality related to client and staff and other agency information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Side by Side 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.