What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech position at Society of St?
The Maintenance Tech contributes to the Agency’s physical portfolio through regular cleaning, repair, and maintenance of the grounds, grass cutting, buildings, vehicles, and their mechanical components.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain Agency’s grounds (grass-cutting), buildings, vehicles, and mechanical components as directed
- Assist in the inspection of security systems, fire alarm systems, extinguishers, smoke detectors, and fire exits to ensure readiness for emergencies
- Maintain Agency’s grounds (grass-cutting), buildings, vehicles, and mechanical components as directed
- Assist in obtaining and maintaining equipment and supplies needed to complete tasks
- Advise Facility Director of issues and needs related to maintenance/grounds projects
- Work independently to assess the needs of the Agency’s facilities in order to maintain property and equipment
- Work cooperatively with clients, staff, volunteers, and providers to effectively meet the maintenance needs of the Agency
- Other duties as assigned
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Demonstrates ability to operate mechanical and landscaping equipment (lawnmowers, weed trimmers, leaf blowers).
- HVAC Certified or Mechanical License is a plus
- Strong residential electrical and/or plumbing experience is a plus
- Skilled in drywall repair, painting, and light carpentry expected.
- Ability to climb ladders, stoop, crawl, reach - are all essential functions of the job
- Knowledge of the safety and ability to use power tools and maintenance machinery
- Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, and/or automotive skills a plus
- Ability to communicate clearly with staff and management
- Ability to strip and wax floors is a plus
- Excellent auditory and vision skills
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds to waist level
- Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency requests.
- Ability to work well with the existing maintenance team.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with others to describe problems and solutions involved in particular maintenance requests.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with clients, staff, volunteers, and service providers
