Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Long Term Care - FT/Days

Maintenance Technician

Responsible for light maintenance repair and cleaning tasks completed in a safe, professional manner. Must take extra precautions when working in patient/resident care areas and specifically, keep tools out of reach of children.

Must possess basic mechanical knowledge, and show competence in the use of hand tools, meters, measuring devices and gauges. Ability to work from blueprints, schematics and technical manuals helpful.

Performs and oversees work quality inspections on a routine basis to ensure all work orders are being completed following acceptable engineering practices. Functions with safety, morale, and efficiency of the department and team in mind.

Acts as a resource to staff and assists management with the department personnel, such as interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations as well as operations of the department. Must be able to direct and supervise other maintenance mechanics.

Good written and oral communications skills are essential. Must be able to explain conditions and situations accurately while troubleshooting. Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled. Complies with all corporate and facility policies and dress code.

Works independently with minimal supervision. Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances. Depending on facility size, additional duties may include but are not limited to: perform installation and maintenance of mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations, to ensure a safe and efficient environment; maintain campus grounds and perform other outside maintenance duties; perform general duties such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance.

May require on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Trade school or vocational school preferred. Five years of experience in building systems preferred. When applicable, may need a valid driver's license. If valid driver's license is required, must maintain a good driving record.