Technician - Maintenance

About the role

The Maintenance Technician performs repairs (both minor and major), implements regular and preventive maintenance programs, and communicates with the Maintenance Director on the condition of buildings and equipment to promote well-being and aesthetic appeal for residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Understands and follows practices for proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean and orderly laundry room; stores chemicals according to product instructions or supervisor guidance.
• Follows standards and practices for the use of specific chemicals.
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills and works effectively within the work-order system.
• Performs general maintenance work, including light electrical, painting, and carpentry.
• Demonstrates interest and ability to learn new skills and techniques as needed.
• Participates in in-service training as required by state regulations.
• Familiar with emergency procedures if chemicals are misused.

Skills

• Understands practices for proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Demonstrates proper usage of chemicals and equipment.
• Possesses mechanical skills necessary for repairs on systems and buildings.

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying:
  • Up to 10 lbs: Frequent
  • 11-20 lbs: Occasional
  • 21-35 lbs: Occasional
  • 36-75 lbs: Seldom (reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist)
  • 76-100 lbs: Unanticipated (reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist)
• Push/Pull Force:
  • Wheelchair with Resident: 10-50 lbs (Occasional)
  • Resident Lift Equipment: 10-60 lbs (Occasional)
  • 2-Wheel Dolly/4-Wheel Cart: 5-35 lbs (Occasional)
  • Floor Cleaning Equipment: 5-25 lbs (Occasional)
• Environmental Exposures:
  • Indoors: Constant
  • Outdoors: Occasional
  • Extreme Heat: Occasional
  • Extreme Cold: Occasional
  • Dusty: Occasional
  • Excessive Noise: Occasional
• Postures:
  • Sitting: Occasional
  • Standing: Frequent
  • Walking on even surface: Frequent
  • Walking on uneven surface: Occasional
  • Climbing/Stairs: Occasional
  • Bend/Stoop/Twist: Frequent
  • Crouching/Squatting: Occasional
  • Kneel/Crawling: Occasional
  • Reach Above Shoulders: Occasional
  • Reach Waist to Shoulders: Frequent
  • Reach Below Waist: Frequent
  • Repetitive Arm Use: Frequent
  • Repetitive Wrist/Hand Use: Frequent
  • Hand grasping (power grip): Frequent
  • Fine manipulation hands/fingers: Frequent
• Resident Mobility Assistance:
  • One/two person manual transfer (up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person): Occasional
  • Bed positioning (lateral movement of resident in bed): Occasional
  • Chair boosting (assisting resident to sit up in a chair): Occasional
  • Assist Walking with Gait Belt: Occasional
• Additional Considerations:
  • Exposure to house pets, needles, and sharps.
  • Potential exposure to communicable diseases, agitation, or aggressive behaviors from residents with medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask, etc.), including N95 respirator (must be clean-shaven).
  • Physical exams, health screenings, TB tests, annual flu shots, and COVID vaccinations/boosters as required by state.