Maintenance Technician - Full Time
About the role
The maintenance technician maintains repairs and ensures the proper operation of the community. The maintenance technician may be required to work with various building systems and trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and community vehicles.
A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.
Responsibilities
- repair a wide variety of building architectural features such as doors, locks, windows, screens, fixtures etc. according to department policies, procedures, and practice.
- As assigned by management or by work order -- performs various duties not requiring comprehensive mastery of a specific trade (HVAC, electrician, plumber, etc.)
- Assists in the implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and maintaining records of the same.
- When assigned, assists other maintenance team and staff members to complete maintenance and repairs to the physical plant and campus in a timely fashion.
- Trouble shoots equipment and makes recommendations on repair needs.
- Makes daily rounds of the facility and specific equipment as assigned and reports repair needs to their supervisor.
- At scheduled times serves as the designated on-call maintenance person to cover after hour emergency maintenance.
- Attends safety meetings, in-services, other training as assigned.
- Follows department safety procedures and makes recommendations for improvements to enhance operation, safety, and efficiency of plant.
- May be assigned to landscape maintenance and snow removal as situation dictates.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High-school education or GED equivalency required.
- Vo-tech training or specialized training courses in associated fields preferred.
- Minimum three years’ experience in building and equipment maintenance and repair required.
- Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.
Qualifications
- Ability to work in a team environment and serve residents in a positive and friendly manner.
- Ability to communicate, read and write using the English language.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Basic knowledge of physical plant operations and maintenance, including HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, structural components, carpentry, etc.
- Ability to enter data in a computer using software provided.
- Possess knowledge and understanding of basic needs of seniors & individuals with disabilities.
- Able to work flexible hours/shifts as needed.
- Able to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to follow safety protocols and properly use provided safety equipment.
- Able to meet Pinnacle Living risk management policy in order qualify to operate company vehicles.