Building Maintenance Worker/Driver
**$1,500 Sign-on Bonus for New Hires starting March 1st, 2023 – August 15, 2023**
Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.
Operating multiple programs in more than 35 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually and operates the largest Head Start program in Detroit serving more than 1,900 children.
CORE VALUES:
- Being of Service
- Building Relationships
- Always Learning
- Committed to Results
JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Driver under the direction of the Facilities Manager is responsible for assigned deliveries and pick-ups to and from Matrix locations.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all deliveries and pick-ups are timely
- Performs limited maintenance on vehicles (i.e., regular oil changes, engine fluid)
- Maintain safe operating and clean appearance of vehicle.
- Comply with all state, local and city driving regulations
- May work on special projects for agency events or assist at the centers and other Matrix location with maintenance responsibilities
- Update and maintain the safety checklist
- Remain updated on the agency and departmental policies
- Ensure all information regarding employees, children, families, are kept confidential
- May at any time be required to fill in at any site for the Custodian and have responsibility for the following tasks:
- Ensure all areas are kept very clean and in proper working order.
- Clean individual classrooms and/or offices, cubicle, lunchroom, conference rooms, front lobby, including but not limited vacuuming when needed, sweep and mop. Clean hallways, bathrooms and other areas that require cleaning
- May perform minor plumbing repairs, such as cleaning drains and unplugging toilets as needed
- May repair equipment, toys and building repairs as assigned
- Replenish supplies and maintain stock
- Replace fuses, lightbulbs, batteries
- Empty and clean wastebaskets
- Maintain the grounds, including but not limited to removing trash and waste. Shoveling snow, and maintain the lawn as directed by management
- Update and maintain the safety checklist
- Perform other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school Diploma or GED
- One or more years of related experience preferably in a non-profit head start organization
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and have complete mobility in building and grounds activities
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and schedule driving route for maximum efficiency
- Good driving record.
WORKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- High level of daily repetitive motion.
- Continuous sitting, standing and walking for most of an 8-hour workday.
- Frequent daily bending and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- *COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Matrix Human Services complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND ETHICAL CONDUCT:
- All staff will use data to help achieve program goals; apply techniques and strategies that promote a culture of learning; identify and address gaps that continuously improve our programs
- All personnel of Matrix must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement efforts into their everyday performance
- All Head Start employees must adhere to the federal regulations and requirements for Head Start operations including the Program Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and the NAEYC Code of Conduct
- Demonstrate and actively promote an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of Matrix Human Services.
Matrix Human Services is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Matrix Human Services is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@matrixhs.org. Michigan law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job must notify the employer in writing within 182 days of the date that the need is known or should have been known.