Residential Maintenance Technician (Independant Senior Community)

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide the necessary maintenance of the building, equipment in every department, and do maintenance and repairs as requested by staff and residents. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience: One or more years of experience preferred.

Job Knowledge: Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and construct; knowledge and ability to work on plumbing systems, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, household stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air-conditioning and heating units; ability to read and understand specifications, plans, corrections, and state and federal standards and safety requirements.

Other: Enjoy working with seniors, exercise judgment, display resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others, empathy, honesty, creative skills, imagination, friendliness.

FUNCTIONS:

● Replace float units in community toilets and washers and unclog drains and remove sink traps for cleaning

● Replace and clean air filters in air-conditioning and heating units, refrigerators, washers, dryers, extractors, water systems, vents, and exhaust fans in bathrooms and over stoves

● Repair windows, screens, shades, blinds, and curtain and drapery rods

● Repair doors, hinges, handles, and locks

● Repair lawn equipment, stoves, ovens, washers, dryers, floor machines, ice machines, etc.

● Replace light bulbs, fuses, ballasts, circuit breakers, extension cords, electric plugs, electrical outlets, etc.

● Repair handrails, railings, grab bars, towel bars, soap dishes, and water/bath sprays.

● Paint walls, ceilings, doors, paint closets, window and door frames, tables, chairs, shelves, racks, and parking space stripes.

● Build and construct shelves, racks, tables, benches, foot stools, and bulletin boards

● Repair and maintain closets, rods, shelves, drawers, and closet doors

● Replace smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, sprinkler heads, and mixing valves

● Repair and replace gutters, downspouts, and drains

● Maintain a well-organized, clean, neat workshop and tool room

● Consider safety first and never extend beyond knowledge and experience

● Work cooperatively with all departments, staff and residents

● Maintain all tools in good working order

● Use job orders, purchase orders, and work orders

● Replace ceiling and floor tile

● Maintain and repair lawn furniture and outside décor such as fountains, lights, etc.

● Complete routine maintenance inspections throughout the building

● Maintain grounds areas as requested

● Clean up after every job and test the equipment to be assured it is in proper working order

● Snow Removal

● Attend staff meetings

● Submit accident/incident reports

● Maintain professional confidentiality

● Foster teamwork

● All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

● Standing 4 hours per shift

● Walking 3-4 hours per shift

● Lifting and carrying 1-10# continuously, 11-35# frequently, 36-50# occasionally

● Reaching, Grasping, and Fine manipulation continuously

● Bending frequently

● Squatting occasionally

● Kneeling, Crawling, Climbing occasionally

WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT:

Areas of responsibility will be throughout the buildings, cottages, garages, grounds and occasional trips outside the community for equipment and supplies.