HVAC Technician Full-Time

National Capital Treatment & Recovery , formerly Phoenix House, a substance abuse treatment facility in Arlington, VA is currently seeking a full-time Facilities Technician to join our team. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for providing a safe, secure and appropriate facility at each program. The schedule is Full-Time Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Pay: $25-$30- with the ability to earn more based on years of experience, degrees, and other relevant qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for maintaining health, safety, sanitation and fire systems to standards of compliance for state and local licensing bodies

Perform regular and routine inspections of facility with facility and program directors

Note areas of deficiency and provide corrective action plan

Maintain and upgrades facilities

Ensure that the physical conditions in each facility, at all times promote the respect, dignity and privacy of the client

Ensure that adequate and appropriate space available and assigned to staff, in each facility, to perform and the duties as described in their individual job descriptions and that appropriate supplies and equipment are provided

Oversee regular maintenance of all NCTR vehicles

Assure that all vehicles have current inspections, county stickers, registrations and insurance
Report to Program Director when vehicles have been damaged due to accident or vandalism

Investigate circumstances of damage and write an Incident Report as needed

Assist as able to transport clients

Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including
a. Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures.

b. Ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained.

c. Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff.

d. Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and NCTR staff in-service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and to set appropriate example for staff.

Maintain current licensure/certification including CES, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management.

Maintain professional boundaries with staff and client. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent life experience. One (1) year experience in building maintenance/repair or equivalent

Knowledge of substance abuse preferred

Valid drivers license and safe driving record required

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• HVAC certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of substance use treatment and of 12 Step recovery process preferred

Must have problem solving skills and a high degree of self-motivation

Excellent trouble shooting and diagnostic skills

Ability to write and speak effectively

Ability to manage several areas of responsibility simultaneously

Familiar with local building codes and OSHA regulations

Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and/or situations

Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality

• Ability to work and communicate with others. Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with patients

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, carrying, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in a congregate care environment. This is an on-site position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases/illness. Appropriate preventive measures should be taken, including being up to date with vaccinations and practicing good infection control protocols.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.