Vacancy caducado!
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of training, education or experience equivalent to 3 years in the
building trades, residential construction or facility maintenance
Knowledge of basic residential building design and construction including electrical,
plumbing, carpentry, painting, flooring, lighting, windows & doors repairs
Professional experience with power and hand tools commonly used to maintain and
repair homes
Basic construction math and writing skills to take accurate measurements; to sketch,
document, photograph and interpret existing conditions; and to prepare modification
proposals including cost comparisons and materials and labor estimates
Understanding of or willingness to be trained in safety and accessibility home
modifications, universal design as applied to Aging in Place and fall prevention.
Ability to lift tools and heavy objects, climb ladders, bend down, kneel for extended
periods, work at floor level and in tight spaces, walk on uneven surfaces and move heavy
objects such as appliances, furniture and debris
Good vision for reading measurements, instructions and sketches and for working in low
light and distinguishing colors on electrical wiring
Basic computer skills for e-mailing, working with spreadsheets, generating documents,
ordering supplies and internet information research
Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements
Possession of Alaska driver’s license or transportation to household job sites
Ability to pass the Alaska Department of Health & Social Services Background Check
Program
Summary of Job Duties:
Completes environmental / home modifications in a wide variety living conditions to
make homes safer and more accessible for seniors and people with disabilities. Jobs primarily
include modifications to entrances (steps, stairs, ramps. handrails, doorways, lighting) and
bathrooms (grab bars, toilets, bathing areas, plumbing, lighting)
Schedules and performs household audits / assessment and documents environmental /
home modifications needed in collaboration with household members, home health care
teams, referring agencies and funding source
Responds to phone calls and written Service Requests and prioritizes according to
urgency and available resources
Provides households or funding source with materials and labor cost estimate and
advises on funding sources (Medicaid environmental modifications waiver, grants, loans, etc.)
Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of environmental / home modifications
based on household project evaluation form and other measures or standards
Ensures modifications are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with funding
source specifications for materials, construction, installation and reporting
Keeps accurate records of all home modifications program calls and contacts, Service
Requests, written cost estimates, liability waivers, receipts and refunds for materials and
supplies, purchasing documents, project evaluations and program statistics, budget and
administrative files
Works both independently and coordinates or assists with jobs referred to handymen /
subcontractors and checks their work for compliance with state and local building regulations
and funding source specifications
Communicates with seniors, Senior Center staff, general public, governmental agencies,
profit & non-profit agencies, vendors and subcontractors about the program
Cleans household work site after completing each job and keeps personal work area /
shop and tools clean and organized
Maintains safe practices for households, co-workers and self by complying with safety
standards and regulations, using protective equipment while working with tools, equipment
and chemicals, solvents, cleaning fluids, glues, adhesives, caulking, paints, etc.
Advises and collaborates on environmental / home modification work completed by
senior housing managers and other community building, remodeling and repair projects.
Vacancy caducado!