Maintenance Technician

About the role

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based, premier nonprofit organization providing senior living and services in Michigan, invites you to join our team as the Maintenance Technician at the Village of Brush Park Manor in Detroit, Michigan. You will help create new possibilities for quality living for the seniors we serve by performing maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the community and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine the necessity of repairs or maintenance.
• Inspect, operate, test, maintain, and repair mechanical devices, machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective actions, consulting repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Install, assemble, repair, and maintain electrical and gas appliances, equipment, systems, fixtures, lights, electronic components, plumbing systems, and fixtures.
• Paint or repair surfaces, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Provide landscaping (trimming, cutting, weeding, and planting) and snow removal (plowing, shoveling, and salting) to ensure appearance and safety for employees, residents, and visitors.
• Fabricate, install, repair, maintain, and replace structural items such as counters, cabinets, partitions, floor and ceiling tile, gutters, roofs, etc.
• Prepare assigned areas for activities and events by clearing and/or rearranging furniture, setting up equipment, removing trash, etc.
• Monitor building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and identifying hazards.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies following safety procedures.
• Input work requests and detailed information into the electronic system.
• Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of buildings.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities to stay informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures, including Presbyterian Villages policies, Safety policies, and Federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• One to two years of related experience in maintenance required.
• Ability to operate a computer and maintenance software.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Certification in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is a plus.
• On-call for maintenance emergencies required.

Physical demands

• Stand, walk, climb, squat/kneel, bend.
• Handle/finger and lift/carry a minimum of 50 lbs. (occasionally); push/pull up to 100 lbs. (occasionally).
• Vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception).
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).