Maintenance Technician

resbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based, premier nonprofit organization providing senior living and services in Michigan, has a great opportunity to join our team as the Maintenance Technician at the Village of Spring Meadows, Jackson, Michigan. We invite you to help us create new possibilities for quality living for the seniors we serve.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installs, repairs and/or maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, building systems and outside environment. Assists with the overall up keep of the community and grounds. Excellent opportunity for a team player that can provide maintenance support in a professional and confidential manner. Experience working in senior housing industry plus.

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• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
• Inspect, operate, test, maintains and repairs mechanical devices, machinery, equipment and tools.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Installs, assembles, repairs and maintains electrical and gas appliances, equipment, systems, fixtures, lights, electronic components, plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Paint or repair surfaces, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Maintain by providing landscaping (trimming, cutting, weeding, & planting) and snow removal(plowing, shoveling, and salting) to ensure their appearance and safety for employees, residents and visitors.
• Fabricates, installs, repairs, maintains and replaces structural items such as counters, cabinets, partitions, floor and ceiling tile, gutters, roofs, etc.
• Prepares assigned areas for various activities and events by clearing and/or rearranging furniture, setting up equipment, removing trash, etc.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and looking for hazards.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies following safety procedures.
• Input work requests and detailed information in electronic system.
• Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of buildings.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to, Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures, Safety policies and procedures, Federal, state and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience:

• One to two years related experience in maintenance required.

Computer Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer and operate maintenance software.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
• Certification in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC a plus.

Other Requirements:

• On-call for maintenance emergencies required.

Physical Demands:

• Stand.
• Walk.
• Climb.
• Squat/Kneel.
• Bend.
• Handling / Fingering.
• Lift/Carry 50 lbs. minimum (occasionally).
• Push/Pull 50 lbs. minimum (up to 100 lbs. occasionally).
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception).
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary in 2025 and has long been recognized as a premier provider of senior living and services. A nonprofit, faith-based organization and recognized leader in the aging field, PVM has many locations, which include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and stay and play services, throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Recognized as an innovative leader, PVM was an early adopter of home and community based services. The organization’s goal has always been to deliver an environment that transforms senior living and services, while enhancing the communities it serves. PVM is also a leader in helping enrich the lives of those who prefer to remain in their own homes through a variety of home and community based services. PVM is a co-sponsor of two regional Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), one in Southeast Michigan and the second in Central Michigan. Combined, these programs serve an additional 1,000 individuals through coordinated care resources that address their medical, social, and physical needs. In many senior living locations, service coordinators are available to assist residents with accessing services and planning assistance.