Part Time Driver: Phoenix Campus

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Picks up or drops off students per schedule.
• Delivery of equipment and other materials to students.
• Transport staff to and from various obligations, including: rural lessons, outreach events, Saavi’s other training center, and more.
• Drives students/staff during center hours as needed.
• Follows all vehicle cleaning requirements per Saavi protocol which includes cleaning the vehicles each time they are used.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and paper goods/supplies for cleaning requirements.
• Maintains clean restrooms.
• Makes minor repairs to facility as needed. Informs management of items needing attention
• Keeps the buildings clean and does regular cleaning per CDC requirements
• Empty Trash Receptacles
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors as needed.
• Clean and dust walls, ceilings, countertops, millwork, doors, windows, etc.
• Polish light fixtures and replace lightbulbs.
• Perform minor maintenance to HVAC systems including replacing filters and cleaning units.
• Perform minor maintenance to plumbing and plumbing systems including regular cleaning (auger) main waste line between building(s) & street.
• Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates, and equipment to clean areas.  May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemical and cleaning solutions.
• Assemble and/or repair Office furniture, furnishing, etc.
• Paint over graffiti as necessary.
• Sweep walkways, rake leaves, cut grass, remove weeds, prune trees and maintain irrigations systems and follows all Saavi maintenance protocol.
• Assist with moving clients and staff into and out of Saavi Residential Facilities (Apartments).
• Work collaboratively in a team to support student and agency success.
• Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during all activities.
• Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate respect and inclusion for all,
• Adhere to all timelines or develop reasonable alternate plans for accomplishing job tasks.
• Support student learning through incorporating braille, technology, cane travel and ILS, in all settings throughout all Saavi activities and practices.
• Ensure learning shade and cane is always used while taking part in Saavi Services for the Blind and other appropriate activities.
• Positively represent Saavi in professional development and special functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• High School diploma
• Minimum one-year previous experience in maintenance position,
• Must have clean driving record and previous experience operating a passenger van.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive philosophy of blindness and a history of inclusive practices.
• Excellent verbal communication and the ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence,
• Experience advocating for individuals and encouraging self-advocacy.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to communicate, promote and work within a team environment.
• Ability to initiate and complete job duties with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Non-visual instruct.
• Able to positively represent Saavi Services for the Blind at professional development and special functions as needed.
• Good organizational skills

Conditions of Employment:

• May have to work some evenings or weekends as needed.
• Must demonstrate a positive philosophy of blindness.
• Must complete internal blindness immersion training. 
• Ability to pass a Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) background check.
• Ability to obtain an approved DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (provided by SAAVI)
• Must have a clean driving record and an Arizona Driver’s License. Must provide DMV report showing clean driving record for the last five years prior to employment.