Damar Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.
Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference?
Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is currently seeking a talented, motivated and detail oriented Maintenance Tech II to be responsible through consistent application of the highest health and safety standards, ensures that all residents reside in a safe, clean and healthy environment.  The buildings and equipment shall be maintained in such a manner as to comply with the regulations of all governing agencies, to ensure our residents have the best possible living conditions available.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• Starting pay: $18.00 - $20.00 an hour!
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• Maintain basic working knowledge of building and grounds maintenance
• Performs daily tasks as assigned
• Performs daily mechanical room checks
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on all equipment and facilities
• Performs basic applications of aspects of building repair and maintenance
• Maintain clean workstation and job site
• Maintain high quality of work
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas
• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client
• Ensures that the Agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery
• Utilizes data collection in relation to driving and tracking outcomes and achieving Agency initiatives and goals

What you need to be considered:

• No formal education required
• Must have at least 1-year practical work experience in various aspects of building repair and maintenance
• Availability of 24 hour on-call (for emergencies)
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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