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SUMMARY

This position is responsible for implementing environmental health programs as designated by Supervisor and will cooperate with Public Health Service, Village Safe water and other State or Federal Programs.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for collecting water samples to submit for testing and evaluation. Will assist with determining water supply and wastewater disposal needs of villages and eligible beneficiary homes. May be required to assist in servicing village water and sewer systems as requested by village officials.
• Responsible for implementing the Water Haul Program. Will make arrangements for transporting water to eligible persons according to Water Haul Policy.
• Assist with CRNA facility maintenance repairs, and maintenance/improvement projects as designated by Supervisor.
• Assist with maintenance of CRNA vehicles as designated by Supervisor.
• Submit Travel records in a timely manner.
• Submit a weekly report of activities and client encounters to immediate Supervisor.
• Coordinate and carry out the Annual Spring Clean-Up with the Villages.
• Ability to conduct plumbing repairs, change out pumps, motors, change HVAC filters, order plumbing parts, boiler tune-up, and able to read mechanical prints.
• Ability to make interior/ exterior wall repairs, mud taping, prepping walls for painting, able to read blue prints, order doors and door hardware, change light bulbs and minor electrical repairs.
• Attend staff meetings/department meetings as scheduled to maintain the flow of communication between staff and administration.
• Snow removal and lawn maintenance and grounds maintenance for CRNA and eligible beneficiaries.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, generator, etc.
• Willingness to accept related training and workshops to enhance, improve job knowledge, performance and to keep current in the environmental health field, and to maintain certifications. - move to qualifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years experience involving building maintenance, including: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, carpentry, water treatment, and/or facility/grounds maintenance.
• Two (2) years of work experience with the CRNA Facilities department.
• Valid Alaska Drivers License, with satisfactory driving history to qualify for company insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aide or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

• Four (4) years of broad experience as related to above skills.
• Trade certification (i.e., carpentry, plumbing, electrical) as related to above skills.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledgeable about building and ground maintenance services.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to Alaska Native culture and lifestyle, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native population.
• Sound written, analytical, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
• Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
• Ability to keep accurate records and produce timely and accurate written reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required for HIPAA, other regulations and organization matters.
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including outside contacts.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical deman s described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work requires routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing more than 50 lbs.; capable of handling/moving medium to heavy weight materials, tools, and/or equipment. The majority of work is performed in a mechanic shop setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. CRNA is a smoke free and tobacco free campus. May require local travel between compact services of CRNA which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. Works in an environment where protection of client confidentiality is essential. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided where/when needed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Supervision Received:

Work will be monitored through meetings, reports, and regular communication with the immediate supervisor. General guidelines for operations are based on program requirements, conditions of grant award(s), and the general policies and procedures of CRNA.

Supervision Exercised:

Position will not provide direct supervision.

Contacts:

Contacts include and not limited to volunteers, organizational staff, clients, and outside agencies.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

• All employment at CRNA is "at will." This means that the employee or CRNA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• CRNA is a no tolerance workplace. All employees must pass an initial and random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• CRNA has several positions which require a criminal background check for the safety of our clients. All employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until CRNA has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.
• First Aide/CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire for required positions.
• As applicable by position and company policy, must meet standards for fitness for duty, immunizations, credentialing and privileging.