Maintenance Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoots and repairs plumbing and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC and boilers.
• Assists with the preventative maintenance program.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, including but not limited to, local fire department, OSHA, EPA, and NJ State DSS /DHSR.
• Rotates on weekend and night call-back rotation list.
• Adheres to policies and procedures regarding safety.
• Treats cooling towers and boiler systems.
• Conducts generator start-up, run, maintenance and testing. Document completion of work.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, and annual training.
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use test equipment and hand tools to include: meters, gauges, locating equipment, refrigerant recovery equipment, hand tools, and other measuring instruments.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Universal EPA certified and HVAC qualified.
• Three to five years’ experience in general building maintenance, wiring, plumbing, and HVAC. Working knowledge of general building repairs, i.e., plumbing, wiring, etc.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• CFC certification from an approved agency.
• Electrical, mechanical, plumbing certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand
• Sit – sit infrequently
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck while, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses.
• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.