Maintenance Technician I

About the role

This position is responsible for providing maintenance services to keep the facility buildings, grounds, and equipment in good repair, contributing to the safety, well-being, and comfort of residents and employees.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work requests and preventative maintenance work orders as assigned by supervisor or department director, including but not limited to:
  • Appliance repair
  • Light carpentry work
  • Routine motor vehicle maintenance
  • Routine plumbing repair
  • Routine repairs on heating/air conditioning systems
  • Low voltage applications
  • Swimming pools
  • Fire alarms
• Provide housekeeping services on occasion and as needed
• Inspect facilities, systems, and components to ensure safety, cleanliness, and identify necessary repairs
• Use a variety of hand tools, small power tools, and other power tools
• Maintain tools and equipment to ensure availability in safe operating condition
• Perform general labor and assist with event set-ups, deliveries, and moves
• Troubleshoot building and equipment issues as they arise
• Learn and expand trade knowledge of maintenance and facilities
• Assist other maintenance staff as needed
• Be available for inclusion in the on-call schedule

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Basic skill knowledge of machinery, equipment, and systems within the field
• Ability to diagnose and repair various equipment
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
• Ability to problem solve and work in a team
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, and communicate

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate various equipment based on department and weather conditions
• Engage in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers
• Clarity of vision:
  • Near visual acuity at approximately 20 inches or less (e.g., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers
  • Far visual acuity at 20 feet or more, including the ability to recognize features
  • Peripheral vision to observe an area up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point

Pay

$14.44 - $18.80 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Voluntary benefits:
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services
  • Home/auto insurance discount purchasing program
  • Pet insurance