Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Brownsboro Park Retirement Community is seeking a new Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position is Full-Time Monday through Friday and requires variable on-call availability. Our company offers great benefits - including PTO, employer contribution to Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, and 401K Matching!

General Responsibilities

Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facility equipment and structures according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the community’s business goals and objectives. Provide support to the Director of Environmental Services regarding room turnover and repair, building needs, work orders, and departmental needs as defined by management. Maintain the grounds of the facility and work with contractors to achieve determined goals of the organization. Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Essential Duties and Task List

1. Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as saws, general mechanical tools, drills, vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, etc.

2. Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through repair, maintenance, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.

3. Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.

4. Plan work schedules for major tasks.

5. Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain building and grounds equipment.

6. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment during working hours.

7. Perform work order duties and responsibilities, making certain the residents are satisfied.

8. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, troubleshooting and repair of building and equipment.

9. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

10. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

11. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities.

12. Perform a variety of electrical, HVAC, and plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.

13. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

14. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

15. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

16. Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

17. Use safety precautions in all housekeeping and maintenance services.

Other Duties

1. Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.

Job Location

Common areas, offices, resident apartments, kitchen, serving areas, grounds, and off location as assigned.

Equipment/machines used in the performance of this job

The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:

1. Saws, shop tools, drills, vacuum, floor cleaners, mops, brooms, cleaning equipment, etc.

2. Telephone, time clock, computer if necessary and/or assigned.

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be 18 years of age.

Skill(s): Moderate mathematical, reading and writing skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 100 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Experience: Prior experience in related general maintenance positions required.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Brownsboro Park and the facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

a. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

b. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.

c. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

4. Supports and participates in respectful common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.