Avondale House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides, educational services to individuals with autism, a day habilitation program for adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities, employment services and four group homes for individuals unable to live in their own home.

This position will provide direct support to the facilities program. Avondale House has been serving individuals with autism since 1976. To learn more please visit our website at: www.avondalehouse.org.

Avondale House offers a generous benefit program that includes 401k and medical with an employer contribution, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid time off.

Job Duties:

• Identifies and develops specifications for maintenance and repairs.
• Performs repairs at the school and group homes, e.g., plumbing, carpentry, painting.
• Maintains adequate inventory of all necessary supplies and parts for maintenance, custodial, grounds, and transportation areas.
• Regularly inspects all work areas for possible safety risk.
• Maintains transportation fleet scheduled maintenance and ensures detailed records are maintained.
• Cooperates with administration and faculty to accommodate and facilitate programmatic needs.
• Processes generated work orders and updates status of completion
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work in a way that demonstrates Avondale House's Core Values: Commitment, Achievement, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing, and Growth.
• Ability to take initiative in planning and starting work activities.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a similar capacity.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs and lifting moving up to 100 plus lbs with assistance.
• Ability to stand on your feet for 6-8 hours at a time.
• Stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling may be required in this position.

Background Check Required

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by others assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. This job description may be amended at any time by management.

Avondale House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or sexual orientation and gender identity.