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OhioMeansJobs.com 2 Chore and Home Safety Program Coordinator in Chardon, Ohio
Geauga County Commissioners office is seeking: Chore and Home Safety Program Coordinator *Definition: * Under general direction --- assists seniors with safety repairs of their homes, as well as adaptations in accordance with the chore and Home Safety Program criteria; Supervises and instructs home safety contractors, professional workers and volunteers; Works within assigned budget and tracks expenditures/donations; Documents clients' services; Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, safety standards and procedures; Performs related duties as required.
Typical Examples of Duties & Percentage of Time
40 --- 45% Daily supervision of contractors, professional workers and volunteers; Provides instruction and training; Plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews work activities; Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, safety standards and procedures; Assists with the direction of safety training as required by Federal, State and local standards and enforces departmental safety policies and procedures; Resolves issues or problems; Develops and maintains professional relationships with the public; clients and agencies either in person or over the telephone; Provides information regarding departmental activities Responds to issues and concerns from seniors and contractors; Maintains work standards.
40 --- 45% Oversees and performs chore and home safety program services for senior citizens to meet health, safety, fire prevention an/or ADA adaptations; including but not limited to security, handicap accessibility, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other systems; Coordinates with government entities, local agencies and businesses to arrange chore and home safety events for seniors. ; Coordinates with appropriate Agency personnel to address client needs or safety concerns; Provides directions to volunteers and other workers; Assists others as directed.
10-20% Interviews and recommends contractors; Coordinates, inspects, and evaluates the work of contractors providing home safety program services such as plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical work, etc.; Maintains records and prepares reports of work performed by outside contractors; Reviews invoices from contractors and submits invoices for payment, Manages budget.
10-20% Prepares and maintains a variety of records; Develops a schedule of chore and home safety program services; Maintains accurate records on materials and supplies used on each job; Completes all required documentation on clients; Maintains tool control and inventory of Maintenance supplies and equipment; Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of (1) supervisory and management techniques; (2) a variety of building maintenance methods, safety practices and techniques, tools, materials and equipment used in work; (3) PERRP (OSHA) policies and procedures; (4) ADA guidelines, (5) technology applications
Skill in (6) electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, plastering, refrigeration and heating; (7) Utilizing tools and equipment relating to building maintenance (8) the use of modern computer software programs.
Ability to (9) analyze, evaluate and correct technology and equipment systems issues and malfunctions; (10) follow and issue verbal and written instructions; (11) perform manual labor tasks; (12) maintain records; (13) complete safety training as required by federal state and local standards; (14) perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; (15) prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports.
Suggested Training and Experience Requirements:
Associates degree (or an equivalent technical diploma/certification in electrical or building technology or a related field with five years of related experience; Or any combinat