Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation  

FLSA: Non-Exempt  

About Us: 

Tuerk House is a non-profit behavioral health system that serves nearly 300 patients a day, regardless of their ability to pay, through an innovative, integrative model of care that encompasses all aspects of recovery. It opened its doors in 1970 in Baltimore, providing lifelong healing and recovery, transforming lives and giving hope to individuals, families, and communities. Tuerk House has also been awarded Joint Commission Accreditation, the gold standard of health care. Patients and families can have peace of mind knowing that we deliver quality, safe care!  

Join Tuerk House and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families seeking recovery and support! 

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:  

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and/or their designee, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing assistance with an overview for the safe and efficient functioning, maintenance and operation of all Tuerk House facilities, buildings, equipment, machinery, utilities, landscaping, systems, physical environment, facilities’ aesthetics and grounds-keeping.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform minor repairs.  
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues.  
• Install appliances and equipment.  
• Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash, etc.  
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems. (e.g. ventilation)  
• Check functionality of safety systems. (e.g. fire alarm)  
• Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues  
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.  
• Performing preventative maintenance.  
• Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary.  
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them.  
• Perform cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping etc.  
• Repairing machines or structures as necessary.  
• Conducts fire drills as assigned.
• Assists with transportation of clients as needed.
• Delivers all packages received. 
• Other duties as assigned 

**Weekend and after hours may occur on emergency or scheduled bases. Must be okay with a Holiday rotation schedule as well  

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:   

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license. 
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience/ Preferred five (5) years or more. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Basic knowledge of HVAC.  
• Basic knowledge of plumbing.  
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.  
• Proficient use of a Computer Management Maintenance System (CMMS). 
• Basic knowledge of appliances. 
• Basic knowledge of computer systems (i.e. Microsoft applications- Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Basic knowledge of drywall and painting.  
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.