Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianReports To: Environmental Services DirectorSummary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general operating maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the residence and the community's physical plant to maintain proper operations of the residence. The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for communication and helps coordinate the necessary tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems.Essential Functions:Job Duties:Performs general maintenance work (light, electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.)Demonstrates excellent mechanical skillsUnderstands HVAC and can operate and maintain equipmentReplenishes and maintains supply levels in work areasAssures all tools, work areas, and equipment are clean, in proper working order, and properly stored.Assures that the facility and all equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.Consistently and routinely maintains and repairs equipment and documents any hazardous conditionsRoutinely replaces light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc where neededConducts daily inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repairsAssures that personnel follow established safety practices (OSHA) and maintain the organization of the physical plant of the facility.Responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the building including but not limited to, assisting and cleaning up after events and general clean up during scheduled shift, arranging furniture on an ongoing basis.Maintains a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systemsEstablishes and manages a compliance binder for permits, and inspectionsMaintains an effective work-order systemParticipates in in-services training as required by state regulationsMaintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care informationResponsible for weekly submission of invoices and spend-down report on Excel spreadsheet Performs other duties as required.Compliance & SafetyWorks with outside vendor to maintain a clean and orderly laundry room and stores chemicals in accordance with product and supervisor instructionEnsures that all safety rules and regulations are followed at all timesFollows and promotes all safety standards and practices when performing maintenance servicePerforms Resident Emergency Call system checks on each resident's apartment routinely Oversees and implements initiatives from the safety committeeCommunicationAbility to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memosAbility to effectively write simple correspondenceBasic familiarity with computersAbility to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Education/Experience/Licensure/CertificationMust possess a High School DiplomaMust be knowledgeable as to maintenance & housekeeping practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community.Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous wasteDemonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities through the utilization of sound judgment and the reporting of unusual problems/conditions to the Executive Director.Must possess a valid Driver's License, preferable a Commercial Driver's License.Physical RequirementsPhysically able to bend and reach and stand for extended periods of timePhysically able to push and pull and lift up to 60lbs at times.MiscellaneousRequired to work weekends and holidays as assignedMay be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hiredMay be required to work extended hoursSubject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis B & C virusesWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving, mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heatCould be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental statusCould be asked to submit to random drug test during employmentEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.