Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains the physical structure of a skilled nursing facility.  It is responsible for areas of the building, living units, and outside the property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Paints and repairs structure with the use of carpenter’s tools.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment for performing maintenance and service.
• Diagnose property malfunctions, replace and repair parts, then test to make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing tasks.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Set up and tear down resident events.
• Maintain safety of the structure from weather options using removal equipment such as a snow blower or power brush.
• Comply with state and federal regulations and with HIPAA Security Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to accept overtime if need exists weekly.
• On-call on a rotating basis for the Nursing Home component of campus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in operation of power and manual tools.
• High level of problem solving skills to arrive at a solution and justify short-term solutions.
• Skill in operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to wok varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work extended hours outside in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to paint and prepare surfaces for paint.
• Ability to effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance, or 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to operate various types of tools and equipment safety and efficiently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, residents, agencies, and the public.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of experience in the field with a demonstrated ability to complete minor electrical and plumbing repairs preferred.
• High school Diploma or GED