Maintenance Technician

Performs maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds, including plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, refrigeration, gardening, and electrical work.

• Observes repairs and maintains machinery and electro / mechanical equipment including heating, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and removes defective parts for repair or replacement, lubrication or cleaning.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Checks, tests, and operates fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and emergency generators.
• Sets up and uses drill press, bench saw, and hand operated electrical tools and check guards.
• Operates devices to test their performance.
• Performs and documents Preventive Maintenance.
• Removes snow from walks, fire exits, steps, landings, driveways, and parking areas.
• Conducts periodic maintenance as needed.
• Maintains lawns, grounds, shrubs, trees and flower beds.
• Moves or relocates furniture or equipment.
• Assists in trash and garbage collection, incineration and / or removal from the buildings.
• Works other shifts as directed.
• Attends all safety-related in-service classes as required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Adheres to the requirements of the Community Wellness Partners Safety Program.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Working Conditions
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personal.
• Communicates with the other departments.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours.
• Attends and participates in in-service educational programs, maintains required hours

Specific Requirements :

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and willingness to work harmoniously with supervisor and staff.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be in good health, be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
• Must possess sight / hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable 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 able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, angry people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
30+ days ago