Maintenance Technician

Facilities And Maintenance Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the building's infrastructure and responding to Maintenance Requests within a specialized function. This position follows strict policies and procedures.

Performs a specialized function within the Facilities and Maintenance team including but not limited to painting, pest control, HVAC, grounds keeping, etc.

Complete Maintenance Requests within specialized area in a timely manner following SHO policies and procedures

Performs work assignments throughout various SHO properties and grounds as projects dictate or as assigned

May assist with other facilities and maintenance assignments as directed

May assist in maintaining maintenance parts and supplies inventory

Keep maintenance areas in an organized and clean manner

Follow fire and safety procedures

Follow established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures

Be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals stored and used at the facility

Maintain records through unit files and PM files as directed

Report any accidents/incidents or hazards to supervisor or manager regardless of severity

Maintain a written "check out" system if tools or equipment are lent to other SHO facilities, being repaired or otherwise taken off the premises

Maintain all tools and equipment in good, safe condition and use according to manufacturers' recommendations

Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information

Communicate and coordinate with residents in scheduling work to be performed in resident's room; treat residents and their property with dignity and respect

Maintain communication lines with property management and other personnel by attending required meetings as appropriate

May assist with moving large items within the building

Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Assistant Director, Facilities & Maintenance

Works throughout the facility and grounds

Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours

This position may require lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis several times per day

An individual in this position may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, extreme cold below 32 degrees for more than one hour at a time and extreme heat over 100 degrees for more than one hour at a time

May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-technical assistance in a simple, straightforward manner

Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents and a commitment to dealing fairly with all

Friendly demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience and high ethical character

Maintains a professional demeanor and responds with urgency

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail

Basic computer/internet knowledge and typing skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituents

Self-directed and proactive; independent problem solver

Demonstrated working knowledge in maintenance functions

Be open to new ideas and be willing to incorporate them into practice

Must have ability to drive to various properties to perform specialized maintenance duties

High school diploma preferred

Minimum one (1) year prior work experience within specialized maintenance area required

Prior working experience with an elderly and/or disabled population a plus

Bilingual a plus

This role may be full-time, part-time or on-call. Shifts are available 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week. May be called during off hours to respond to emergency or unusual situations. Occasional on-call weekend and holiday work may be required.

Senior Housing Options, Inc