What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at The Lutheran Home Association?
This position performs a variety of maintenance duties in the building and on the grounds to ensure a well-maintained and safe environment for tenants, staff and visitors for Highland Regency House in New Ulm, Minnesota, an independent senior living community managed by The Lutheran Home Association.
SCHEDULE
- Part-time
- Approximately 20 hours/week
- Flexible Schedule
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor operation and make repair and/or arrange for repair of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, electronic systems and equipment such as, water softeners, air conditioners, washer, dryers, heating and cooling equipment, etc.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance checks in accordance with established maintenance program.
- Complete work projects as assigned, and document records as required.
- Maintain clean work areas and care for and operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Recognize safety hazards and act to eliminate them.
- Respond appropriately to fire/disasters, fire drills and emergency situations. Understand procedures for shutting off equipment and securing building as necessary to reduce hazards.
- Perform minor carpentry work such as painting, plastering patching, etc.
- Conduct ground maintenance work as assigned, keeping sidewalks and parking lots free from snow and ice, and keeping grass, scrubs and plants maintained.
- Ensure boiler is maintained and inspected as required.
- Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor and accepts work assignments which best meet the needs of tenants.
- Support and adhere to the policies and procedures of the building.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be detailed and carry out quality work.
- Must possess the ability to take direction well and work independently to carry out assigned tasks.
- Must have patience, tact, flexibility, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle challenging tenants.
- Must be willing to obtain a boiler's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; bend/stoop; twist body; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach about reach with hands and arms above shoulder level; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Please submit an online applications or email resume to jafoster@tlha.org.
EOE/AA/Min/F/Vet/Disability
$18.00/hour
Salary : $18
