Maintenance Technician

About the role

We are a national leader in providing life-changing rehabilitation and care for those who have sustained a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. We successfully implement a comprehensive approach to the therapeutic process for each of our residents. We are a passionate and mission-focused team. We are QLI. It’s not about titles at QLI--we value our people, our creativity, our results, our Mission. As a consistent Best Place to Work in Omaha winner, our entire team is dedicated to helping each other be successful. As a member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for the general care and maintenance of assigned areas and equipment. Your day-to-day interactions will vary and no two days are alike. Additional responsibilities for the maintenance team will include semi-skilled maintenance work requiring performance of tasks associated with the electrical, plumbing, building, and mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance around the buildings, for example, window, door, or wall repair
• Use your technical know-how and mechanical aptitude to diagnose and troubleshoot problems and replace or repair parts
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
• Maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly
• Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
• Painting interior and exterior walls
• Ability to use the appropriate tools to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, or replace
• Assist groundskeeping team as needed
• Proactively perform regular preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure they are up to standards
• Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing maintenance-related information and trends to drive efficiencies, streamline processes, and support business decisions

Requirements

• General maintenance experience (required)
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs, or other drainage problems
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the building’s electricity
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building
• Interpersonal skills to interact with other team members and clients in a pleasant and professional manner
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
• Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building
• Ability to work in tight and/or elevated locations (lifts,