Ali Baba

Handyman/Maintenance

ABOUT US

Riviera Villa and Riviera Club are two residential facilities. We provide residential care for adults experiencing chronic and severe mental illness. We believe that the foundation of wellbeing is living happily within a structured, family-like home, eating healthy, enjoyable food, and developing healthy relationships.  Our vision is the implementation of comprehensive continuum of care.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Handyman/Maintenance person to the Program Director for our residential facilities. The Handyman will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment for our residents and staff by addressing routine maintenance issues, completing repair projects, and conducting preventative maintenance tasks in compliance with state and local regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, with primary focus on plumbing and painting, along with basic electrical, carpentry, and general repairs.

• Conduct plumbing work including repairing leaks, unclogging drains, fixing toilets, replacing faucets, and maintaining water systems.

• Prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, doors, ceilings, and touch-ups to maintain facility appearance.

• Repair and replace fixtures, appliances, doors, windows, and furniture as needed.

• Ensure the facility meets all safety standards and applicable building code requirements, including Title 22 regulations.

• Address any maintenance-related safety concerns promptly to ensure resident and staff well-being.

• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify, report, and resolve maintenance issues proactively.

• Maintain and service facility systems including plumbing, basic electrical, and other operational equipment.

• Perform general cleaning and upkeep of maintenance areas, storage spaces, and exterior surroundings as needed.

• Maintain landscaping and outdoor areas, including gardening, mowing, trimming, watering, and general grounds maintenance.

• Be available to respond to maintenance emergencies as needed, including after-hours or on-call situations.

• Work closely with the Facility Administrator to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks efficiently.

• Coordinate with external vendors or contractors when specialized repairs or services are required.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, repairs, inspections, and completed work.

• Ensure all maintenance documentation complies with state and local requirements for ARF facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in general maintenance, repairs, or related handyman work (preferably in a residential care facility, assisted living, or similar setting).

• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including plumbing (primary), painting, basic electrical, and general facility maintenance.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.

• Familiarity with safety procedures and building code requirements.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent (Preferred) AND
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in a residential care facility, assisted living or human service setting. (Experience can be substituted with ARF Administrator Certificate).

OR

• Bachelor’s degree AND 

• Minimum of 1 year experience required in a accounting systems (Experience can be substituted with Bachelor’s Degree in Finance).

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.

• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented, service-focused approach.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

• Ability to pass a background check and meet all state-mandated requirements for working in an ARF.

• Knowledge in plumbing and painting (highly preferred); electrical or HVAC experience is a plus.

Physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodation:

• Standing, walking, grasping, finger flexion, moving/lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs., bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, withstanding repetitive motion, and reaching repeatedly are required constantly (over 2/3 of the workday).
• Hearing and talking on telephone and in person is required occasionally (under 1/3 of workday).
• Balancing, climbing, and crawling may be required occasionally.
• Physically able to assist clients and/or staff in the evacuation of program facilities in emergency situations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be 21+ years of age at time of hire.
• Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Pre-employment health screening: current TB test results, C-19 test results and vaccine card.