Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianSenior Housing Options, Inc., a non-profit providing affordable, safe housing and care for seniors and people with disabilities, has a great opportunity for a Maintenance Tech to join our Home Office. If you enjoy caring for others, working for a non-profit, and having a mission that you can believe in, then join our professional team at Senior Housing Options!This is a hybrid position with the primary purpose to maintain the building's infrastructure and respond to Maintenance Requests within a needed function. This position follows strict policies and procedures. This hybrid position may also dedicate 10-20% of its time as assigned by the supervisor to driving & transporting Staff and Residents to various activities.Essential Functions:Performs a function within the Facilities and Maintenance team including but not limited to painting, pest control, HVAC, grounds keeping, snow removal, general maintenance, etc.Complete Maintenance Requests within specialized area in a timely manner following SHO policies and proceduresPerforms work assignments around the community and maintain community grounds and projects dictated to or as assigned.Moves company vehicles as necessary to pick up, transport and return residents, staff and supplies as assigned.Follows all safety protocols, specialized training and requirements for utilizing vehicles and transporting people.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 facilityMaintain records through unit files and property management files as directed by the property manager/Administrator.Report any accidents/incidents or hazards to supervisor or manager regardless of severityMaintain 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 informationCommunicate and coordinate with residents in scheduling work to be performed in resident's/tenant's room; treat residents/tenants 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 & small items within facilities and buildings.Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Assistant Director, Facilities & MaintenanceWorking Conditions/Physical Activities:Works throughout various facilities and groundsRequired to drive company vehicles including transporting people as assigned.Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hoursThis 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 timeMay be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.Competencies:Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-technical assistance in a simple, straightforward mannerDemonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents and a commitment to dealing fairly with allFriendly demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience and high ethical characterMaintains a professional demeanor and responds with urgency.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detailBasic computer/internet knowledge and typing skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituents.Self-directed and proactive; independent problem solverDemonstrated 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.Education and Experience:High school diploma preferredMinimum one (1) year prior work experience within specialized maintenance area requiredPrior working experience with elderly and/or disabled population a plusExperience / comfort driving full size vans, shuttle bus, both empty and transporting passengersBilingual a plusValid DLExpected Hours of Work:This role's hours will be discussed at time of hire. May be called during off hours to respond to emergency or unusual situations. Occasional on-call weekend and holiday work may be required.