Maintenance Technician

COMMUNITY NAME

JOB OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Facilities Management functions in the community and around the community grounds. Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the residents, which is accomplished by having a working knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical and mechanical, equipment repair, and related code requirements. Responsible for being a team player with sound organizational and time management skills and the ability to interact positively with all team members to meet the community’s objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Community Operations:

• Responds to all building emergencies.
• Maintains all painted surfaces and flooring throughout the community.
• Prepares the room(s) for new residents and assists with move-ins and move-outs.
• Periodically inspects the building façade for damage and needed repairs.
• Maintains the grounds by collecting trash, sweeping the dumpster areas, and cleaning first impression areas.
• Performs all tasks outlined in the Facility Management Maintenance Manual.

Safety and Risk Management:

• Partners with leadership team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promoting Risk Management programs and policies.
• Ensures the following procedures and practices are enforced as needed: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Ensures any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way.
• Maintains equipment and supplies to avoid waste and damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents.
• Complies with all infection control techniques, procedures, and policies.

Mechanical Systems:

• Maintains the HVAC system to ensure proper air quality and comfortable temperatures throughout the community.
• Tests, schedules inspections, and maintains proper documentation on the fire protection systems.
• Conducts fire and disaster drills following the appropriate policy and procedure guidelines.
• Tests low voltage systems as required.
• Maintains the interior and exterior lighting.
• Maintains the plumbing system which includes monitoring and adjusting the resident accessible domestic hot water system to ensure code compliance.
• Maintains the alarm systems for the community.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.

Administration:

• Maintains an accurate vendor/contractor telephone list with contact names and emergency telephone numbers.
• Orders equipment and supplies in compliance with Purchasing Department standards.
• Ensures logbooks are in compliance per federal, state and Sunrise standards (temperature log, fire extinguisher log, cleaning log, bio-hazard removal log).
• Partners with Government/Agency authorized personnel

Team Member Training:

• Trains team members on the following:
  • Location and operation of all utility shut-off devices.
  • Emergency response protocols.
  • Housekeeping procedures.
  • Laundry procedures.
  • Safe chemical handling and usage.

Financial Management:

• Understands and manages the department budget to include labor and other expenses and its impact on the community’s bottom line.
• Processes and submits monthly expenses timely per Sunrise policies and internal business controls.

Training Leadership and Team Member Development:

• Partners in the delivery and participation in Sunrise University Training and self-study programs during the required timeframe.
• Develops a working knowledge of state regulations and ensures compliance through supervising and coaching team members.
• Completes team member staffing and scheduling according to operational and budgetary guidelines.
• Attends regular meetings; Stand Up, Cross Over, Department Head, Town Hall, Quality Improvement, and others as directed by the General Manager.
• Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Demonstrates a high proficiency and understanding of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical and code compliance.
• Experience preferred in maintaining water source heat pumps, as applicable.
• Possess an understanding of OSHA and life safety regulations.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on maintenance experience in areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HAVC, etc. is required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel), and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications.
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to be available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times.