Maintenance Technician
SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Maintenance Director primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the overall maintenance/upkeep of the physical plant (building and grounds) including preventive maintenance, repairs and inspections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works closely with director in establishing contract work and outside vendor services such as snow removal service, electrical, fire system, elevator, heating and cooling, etc…
- Responds to maintenance requests on a daily basis and maintains computer file of statistics of repairs on each apartment.
- Makes sure all aspects of the building are in a good state of repair.
- Responds to emergency calls.
- Performs routine janitorial duties in order to keep building and grounds clean and neat.
- Snow removal and landscaping not performed by outside contractors.
- Performs routine inspections of interior and exterior of building.
- Repair (as qualified) all areas of need. When unqualified to repair, coordinate with manager for outside vendor.
- Monitors that security systems are in working order
- Monitors that fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers are in working order and scheduled yearly fire systems audits are conducted.
- Prepares vacant apartments for occupancy. (Painting, repairing drywall, plumbing, carpet removal, carpet cleaning)
- During down time may fill in as shuttle driver.
- Maintains dumpster area and monitors trash pickup.
- Notes areas or articles in needs of repair and reports to maintenance, completing maintenance request forms as necessary.
- Notes the well-being or changes of residents on a daily basis and reports and changes or incidents to management.
- Other duties as needed or requested.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Maintenance/Environmental experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read analyzes, and interprets facility forms, signs and product instructions.
Ability to speak clearly and interpret verbal communication.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Michigan Drivers License.
Ability to obtain CDL license.
Sincere desire to work with the elderly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, band, stretch, pull or push and lift items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
