Transportation Driver/ Maintenance

Description ABILITIES Position: Building Maintenance/Transportation Driver Supervisor: Executive Director

Job Duties and Tasks:

• Transportation:
• Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles. These activities include but not limited to the following:
• Drive route or supervise the driver responsible for driving route on schedule each day and follow the route as mapped out.
• If any deviation from the scheduled route the designated driver will notify supervisor.
• If a route is delayed for any reason for more than 15 minutes, call supervisor immediately.
• Read all consumers’ Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to be aware of their support plans and transportation directives that are outlined in the ISP for those individuals that are passengers.
• Responsible for the passengers with developmental disabilities that are transported from the time they are picked up at home or a program site until they are discharged from the vehicle into the care of the person receiving them. In this regard your duties may include any or all of the following:
• Assist passenger(s) in preparation for the trip.
• Assist the passenger(s), if there are ambulation problems or wheelchair confinement, to and from the vehicle, assisting individual(s) with special needs if advised to do so by supervisor.
• Assist the passenger(s) as they embark and/or disembark from the vehicle;
• Embark and/or disembark wheelchair-bound or car seat passenger(s) in a safe and efficient manner;
• Ensuring that all passenger(s) are secure during transportation either locked into their seat belts or in the case of wheelchair-bound passenger(s), the wheelchairs are securely locked into place in the vehicle with the use of a restraining straps;
• Obtain knowledge of who the receiving person(s) is/are at the program site.
• Maintain order on vehicle at all times.
• Accurately complete all designated forms and reports. Turn all forms into the office on the prescribed schedule.
• Treat passenger(s), their parents/guardians, and program staff with respect and courtesy at all times.
• In case of an accident, medical emergency or if the vehicle breaks down, notify the office immediately, using the vehicle’s cellular phone. In the event of an accident, follow the procedures described in the Vehicle Emergency Plan.
• Implement schedule and policy changes related to transportation.
• Inspect each vehicle on a daily basis. If repairs are needed, follow the appropriate work order procedures to generate repairs.
• Arrange for the completion of appropriate maintenance and/or repair within one week of detection of repair.
• Train staff with necessary trainings for new employees related to transportation & annual trainings
• At the end of each month complete maintenance checklist and needed agency forms and turn into the office.
• Building Maintenance (in absence of janitor)
• Supervise and/or clean and maintain building facilities which include but not limited to:
• Sweep, mob, scrub, and vacuum floors using cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment.
• Clean or polish walls ceilings, windows, and building fixtures.
• Clean walkway, parking lots, and steps daily or when deemed necessary.
• Dust furniture walls, and other agency equipment.
• Clean bathrooms.
• Gather and empty trash receptacles.
• Distribute ice melt on walkways or parking lot according to weather conditions.
• Work Orders & Safety:
• Manage the procedures related to work orders which include:
• Maintain required documentation/information on chemicals used for cleaning.
• Perform approved repairs at 5110 Wyaconda if necessary.
• Perform approved repairs at other ISL homes; if approved by Landlord(s).
• Responsible for contracting jobs which can be completed in house than contracting with a third party.
• Notify designated personnel of need to order materials/supplies, need of major repairs, or additions to building operating systems.
• Initiating a work order when repairs are needed.
• Gathering necessary bids and/or prices for said repairs if projected to be an unusually high cost.
• Completing repairs related to what is designated on work order which may include working with a professional service to complete the repair.
• Sign off on work order when complete.
• Provide necessary direction to employees on the procedures of a work order when needed
• Coordinate with Safety/Co-Safety Director to develop and implement health, safety, and emergency prevention in procedures to prevent injuries, illnesses, loss of life and/or property (including conducting regular practice drills for all emergency situations).
• Conducting regular practice drills for all emergency situations.
• Coordinate with Safety/Co-Safety Director with supervising and directing personnel toward meeting safety and health requirements (through scheduled training and regular meetings with safety committee).
• Attend meetings and/or trainings as assigned by Executive Director relating to transportation safety and health awareness.
• Coordinate with Safety/Co-Safety Director, PM and/or Executive Director to assure that all health and safety procedures are followed and at the same time maintain calm during an ”emergency situation”.
• Coordinate with Safety/Co-Safety Director, PM, and Executive Director in scheduling necessary trainings for personnel.
• Coordinate with Safety/Co-Safety Director in tracking that all emergency drills are done per department and turned in to be filed.
• Coordinate with Safety/Co-Safety Director to supervise and direct personnel toward meeting transportation safety and health requirements (through scheduled training and regular meetings with safety committee).
• General:
• Report to duty on time each day and if unable to report at the scheduled time, notify the Supervisor at least two hours, no later than one hour, before the expected start time of the job assignment.
• Maintain CPR, First Aid or other certifications deemed necessary for position.
• Collaborate with HR Manager on direct investigations to verify and resolve complaints related to department.
• Complete timesheet for payroll processing
• Serve as contact persons for all employees related to transportation, building maintenance, and/or safety.
• Collaborate with other managers and staff members in order to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Executive Director

Marion County Services, Inc (DBA Abilities) 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.

Requirements

Qualifications: Five year experience in building maintenance, basic knowledge of cleaning methods and products, High School Diploma or GED preferred, vehicle and current insurance, Class E, safe driving record, working phone, proof of US citizenship. (NOTE: any personal equipment used will be maintained by owner of such equipment unless unusual circumstances occur in which will be presented to Board of Directors for review.)