Maintenance Technician - Residential

Description

Job Title:  Maintenance Technician

Department:  Residential Services

Union or Non-Union: Union

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Workplace classification:  On-site

Job Purpose: An CFI Maintenance Technician is a professional who plays a proactive and a reactive role for our portfolio of facilities, staff, and clients. We ask our maintenance team to have a practical mind and keen attention to detail. This position executes preventive maintenance as well as manual repairs and projects as necessary. 

Reporting Relationships

Reports To: Operations Manager

Direct Reports: No direct reports

Essential Job Functions:

(Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

• Assesses building components and repairs all mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards.
• Performs maintenance of electrical systems (i.e. replace light bulbs, sockets, etc.).
• Assists in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other HVAC systems and perform repairs.
• Maintains heating and plumbing systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Inspects alarm systems and schedule repairs when needed.
• Maintains and repairs locks, locking mechanisms, doors, and controllers.
• Participates in ongoing safety and operational process training programs.
• Performs manual repairs (i.e. fix locks, painting, carpentry, unplugged stopped drains, equipment repair, cubicle station modifications, etc.).
• Complies with all policies for the storage, usage, and removal of hazardous materials.
• Conducts general upkeep procedures (i.e. landscaping, snow removal, etc.) and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs special assignments and or projects as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure and Credentials: (Where appropriate, education and/or experience may be substituted)

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Required Experience:  preferred minimum of five years maintenance and/or commercial experience.

Travel outside of office:   100% travel in the communities we serve.

Required Valid Driver’s License:  Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.  

Required Auto Insurance:  vehicle liability insurance in accordance with Agency policy.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities:

• A knowledge of various trades (i.e. electrical, plumbing, and HVAC).
• Must be skilled at using hand and power tools and test equipment; and be able to trouble shoot and diagnose equipment problems, research replacement parts, make repairs and properly maintain records.
• Must be a team player, self-starter and can work with individuals who have special needs and disabilities.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to respond to emergency situations in accordance with training received.
• Take appropriate on call rotation as required.
• Pool system experience would be beneficial.
• Experience maintaining or working in CBRF setting a plus.
• Access to a personal vehicle
• Working with people: Communicates effectively, acts with professionalism and integrity, adapts to change, and exhibits self-confidence.
• Manages time effectively.
• Quality Focus: Demonstrates functional excellence, highly presentable.
• Able to send/receive written and verbal communication such as email and telephone.

Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity, and Work Conditions:

Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to safely access equipment in small areas such as closets, under desks, etc. Must be able to transport equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to ascend and descend a ladder.

Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.

Working Conditions: This position may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments which may include various outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, fluctuating temperatures, and the occasional use of stairs. Occasional evenings and weekends required. Start/stop time may vary dependent on organizational needs.

This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities that may be inherent in this position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. 

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