Maintenance Technician 1

POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician 1 performs a variety of unskilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of community buildings, outdoor areas/grounds, and related equipment. This is a full time, Monday through Friday, First shift position.

GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Supports the mission; resident life, health, and wellness philosophy; and the code of professional conduct of BHI Retirement Communities, Inc.
2. Understands and abides by the BHI Retirement Communities, Inc., employee handbook, and other policies and procedures that apply to his/her department.
3. Reports to immediate supervisor or department manager known or potential violations of the resident’s rights policy, resident abuse policy, professional ethics statement, corporate compliance policy, HIPAA privacy policy, confidentiality policy, anti-harassment policy, zero-tolerance workplace violence policy, profanity
in the workplace policy, time-keeping policy, and other policies and procedures established by the organization.
4. Attends work as scheduled, maintains acceptable personal appearance/hygiene, follows the designated dress code policy, and keeps the work area in neat, clean,
and orderly condition.
5. Understands and successfully performs job functions. Works effectively, is precise, able to prioritize and meet job requirements and deadlines.
6. Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in the performance of job duties.
7. Exhibits quality customer service behaviors by demonstrating kindness, tact, and courtesy toward all residents, family members, colleagues, outside vendors, and
other visitors to the BHI Retirement’s central office, communities, and other BHI locations.
8. Communicates respectfully, clearly, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
9. Treats all matters concerning the corporation, communities/locations, employees, and residents with strict confidentiality and in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
10. Complies with required training and reporting requirements, including but not limited to;
        • Immediately reports any problems or concerns, verbally or in writing, to your direct supervisor or Executive Director. Concerns may include, but are not
limited to, unusual resident behavior, concerns expressed by family members or other visitors to the community and equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.  
        • Participates in fire safety and other disaster preparedness education and training and responds to emergency situations in accordance with community/locations established policies and procedures and by assisting with resident evacuations, as required. Maintains knowledge and training in bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan and universal precautions.
        • Successfully completes all required in-service training, attends departmental staff meetings as required, maintains required licensure (if applicable) and maintains relevant knowledge related to current state and federal regulations, medical, nursing, geriatric standards of practice and other pertinent information pertaining to his/her position by attending educational workshops and seminars, as approved by leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs functions to maintain the community’s buildings and grounds in good condition throughout the year.
2. Completes work order requisitions as assigned by performing corrective and preventive maintenance duties. Documents resolutions accurately and closes work
orders promptly upon completion.
3. Evaluates and troubleshoots problems with equipment and systems such as; plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and other systems in buildings throughout
the community and in accordance with the technician’s scope of expertise, education and/or training.
4. Assists contractors with their work, at the direction of the supervisor.
5. Performs renovation and turnover maintenance; including cleaning, patching, scraping, painting, to ensure units are completed on schedule and in accordance
with the resident’s selections.
6. Replaces HVAC filters, light bulbs, services water softeners and performs all other necessary repairs and/or maintenance to the building, equipment, and furnishings.
7. Installs appliances and other equipment, hangs pictures and, assembles and/or disassembles equipment and furnishings.
8. Picks up supplies and/or equipment, unloads trucks, receives merchandise, and stores supplies and merchandise in an organized manner and in the designated
storage areas.
9. Cleans and maintains work and storage areas. Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores equipment, tools, and fixtures.
10. Participates in inventory and supply distribution processes as assigned.
11. Performs all work in a safe manner and uses safety equipment as required; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary.
12. Performs all other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required: high school diploma or GED equivalent and experience using basic hand and
electrical tools. Must be able to acquire sufficient knowledge and learn new skills through on-the-job training and instructions to satisfactorily meet job performance requirements.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to read technical manuals and follow instructions. Must have familiarity with weights and measurements and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must be able to relay technical information effectively. Must be willing to work every weekend. Must be willing to work extra, or irregular hours, during urgent or emergent situations.
Must be able to regularly travel around the community by walking or vehicle.
Physical requirements for the completion of job duties may include:
• loading, unloading, moving and/or rearranging supplies and equipment across short distances within the community may be necessary.
• use of office equipment may be used while performing his/her duties: computers, fax, printer, copier, calculator and/or other miscellaneous office equipment.
• variation of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, with likely standing and walking. Ability to move adequately throughout the community and
grounds as required to perform job duties.
• dexterity of hands and fingers required to manipulate objects and use various types of office and computer equipment.
• ability to see and hear within established parameters.
• may be exposed to communicable diseases including bloodborne pathogens, subjected to residents and others with varying degrees of physical, medical,
psychological, and/or behavioral impairments, and/or exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, e.g., slippery floors, chemicals, etc.
• physical labor that requires bending, twisting, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting and carrying objects.
• physical stamina to lift, push, pull, carry, or move a light to heavy objects as required to perform job duties.
• may be required to wear protective clothing and gear, e.g., face masks, gloves, eye wear, ear plugs, etc., in execution of work duties.
When lifting, employees must follow standard safety/ergonomic precautions and any applicable policies and/or procedures and secure assistance or use approved and available lifting device or equipment, when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions