Maintenance Technician I

About the role

This is a Monday through Friday, in-person on-site position with possible on-call responsibilities. The Maintenance Technician I works within the Maintenance Department to ensure facilities, homes, grounds, vehicles, and equipment are maintained in a safe, functional, and well-maintained condition. This position performs a variety of general maintenance, preventative maintenance, servicing, and repair duties while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and codes. This role is essential to maintaining safe and comfortable environments for the individuals we support and our employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs throughout facilities and homes, including plumbing, electrical, appliances, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and other building-related needs. May also perform basic painting and carpentry work.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and agency-owned vehicles in proper working condition. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, small engine maintenance and repair, ground care, snow removal, and salting as needed.
• Carry out preventative maintenance programs and complete required monthly and annual inspections. Monitor systems and equipment, including alarm systems, sprinkler systems, Wander Guards, HVAC equipment, GFCI outlets, fire extinguishers, furnace filters, ladders, and other safety-related equipment.
• Review daily maintenance schedules and work orders, prioritize assignments, and complete work within designated timeframes. Maintain accurate records, logs, inspection documentation, and other required information related to maintenance activities while communicating assignments, progress, concerns, and material needs to the supervisor.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and supplies appropriately while following established safety procedures, OSHA standards, applicable regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements. Report mechanical, electrical, plumbing, equipment, safety, or hazardous conditions promptly to the supervisor.
• Perform locksmithing duties, including repairing and replacing locks and duplicating keys.
• Replace lost keys and provide vehicle entry assistance as requested.
• Participate in on-call duties as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Use materials, equipment, and work time efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mission-oriented: committed to empowering people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life.
• Adaptable and ready to learn new ways of doing things, helping people, and changing lives.
• Strong communication abilities to communicate effectively with the team and the people served.
• Ability to balance being bold and humble; self-aware enough to advocate for others and follow the leader when needed.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent minimum education requirement.

Physical demands

• May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Lifting more than 50 pounds requires the use of a two-person lift, mechanical lift, or assistive equipment.
• May require prolonged sitting and working at a computer for up to eight hours.
• May require frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• May require prolonged standing for up to eight hours.
• Must wear hearing and eye protection in required areas.
• Must have ability to see objects/persons at a distance.
• Must have ability to see close work such as typed or handwritten material.
• Must have ability to hear conversations in a quiet and a noisy environment.
• Must have ability to determine where a sound is coming from.
• Must have ability to hear differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate through speech.
• Must have ability to drive and transport for service provision as needed.
• Must remain awake during working hours, if applicable.

Pay

The base pay is $17/hour, with the potential to start at a higher rate based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with a variety of opportunities to fit your schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Pre-Paid Legal Services.
• Discounted Costco or Sam's Club memberships.
• Advancement opportunities with a specifically designed leadership development program.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, in-person on-site, with possible on-call responsibilities.