Maintenance Technician

About the role

Implements maintenance procedures to repair, maintain, clean, organize, secure and enhance the appearance of the facility and facilitate operations. Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with some flexibility required.

Pay

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour (depending on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)*
• Optional Voluntary life insurance*
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*
• Company-paid Life insurance*
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays
• Birthday Recognition Day (paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches

*Available for full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Implements maintenance procedures to meet resident’s needs in compliance with department, facility, federal, state and local regulations.
• Performs a large variety of tasks designed to assist residents, facilitate operations, maintain property and enhance appearance of and safety at Fairhaven.
• Takes assignments from work order system and directions from the Director of Facility Operations. May assist residents with minor needs when asked or when the need for assistance is apparent.
• Performs basic skilled trade duties in fields including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, small appliance repair, painting and masonry.
• Performs handyman tasks such as replacing batteries, bulbs, unplugging toilets, checking phones, remotes, changing toilet seats, shoveling snow, traffic control, set ups, running errands, and helping on the grounds.
• Performs Life Safety Code (LSC) inspections and maintenance of life safety equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) on a wide variety of equipment.
• Performs janitorial tasks as needed.
• Able to be on a rotation schedule for “on-call” nights and weekends for maintenance issues.
• Able to work occasional overtime, including conducting late-night required fire drills.
• Able to work on the snow crew in the winter, including “on-call” afterhours and weekends.

Requirements

• Physical condition allowing for normal maintenance duties including but not limited to: lifting (up to 80 pounds), bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, climbing.
• Ability to read and understand directions, procedures, and manuals.
• Appropriate math ability to perform job.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to use many pieces of equipment including power tools, motorized equipment and vehicles, including a variety of snow removal equipment.
• Communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Ability to pay attention to an assortment of details at one time.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.
• Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures, and policy documents.

Qualifications

• Three years maintenance experience in an institutional facility or CCRC (preferred).
• Trade school completion and/or experience working in a skilled trade a plus.
• Current valid Driver’s License.