Maintenance Mechanic I (FT40)

Maintenance Mechanic I

Maryland Masonic Homes a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Cockeysville, Maryland has an immediate opening for a Full-time Maintenance Mechanic I.

Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities:

• The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for the maintenance of the facility and is expected to perform general maintenance duties throughout the complex with little or no supervision. The Maintenance Mechanic I must comply with departmental regulations and procedures while performing duties. The Maintenance Mechanic I must participate in in-service training, follow the Fire Plan in an emergency, abide by the Patient's Bill of Rights and the Maryland Masonic Homes' policies, follow the work schedule and complete assigned tasks as directed.
• Performs general maintenance duties in the following:
  1. Carpentry
  2. Electrical work
  3. Plumbing (contact with drains, toilets, and sewer pipes)
  4. Painting
  5. General repair work (repair work includes medical equipment which will be decontaminated before it is serviced).
• Repairs equipment that doesn't require specialized training. (Repair work includes medical equipment, which will be decontaminated before it is serviced).
• Cares for maintenance equipment.
• Clears roads, walks, and parking areas of snow, ice, and debris.
• Maintains and services tractors and other mechanical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Must have working knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry and machinery mechanics.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
• Must have valid driver's license with less than 3 points to drive MMH vehicles

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Communicates with other departments.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week & week-end rotation) with benefits to include: medical, dental & vision insurance, short & long term disability, $25,000 life insurance, 401(k) Plan with matching contributions, PTO and Sick Hours (based on the Maryland Sick & Safe Law), paid holidays

Compensation is based on experience.

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a current resume.