Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Christiana, PA are on the hunt for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance department.

Maintenance Technician Job Description:

In this position, your chief responsibility is to preserve the excellent condition and functionality of our business premises. Your duties will include conducting quality assessments, scheduling repairs, maintaining inventory, and developing preventative maintenance procedures.

Our ideal candidate will be a jack-of-all-trades, with in-depth knowledge of maintenance procedures, hydraulic systems, and basic tools and appliances. To excel in this position, you must be an outstanding problem-solver with exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.

• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.

• Manage heating and plumbing systems to guarantee functionality.

• Plan and schedule repairs.

• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.

• Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.

Maintenance Technician Requirements:

• Long-term care or Assisted living experience required

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

• Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.

• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.

• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.

• Effective problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be well- organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.