Facilities Maintenance Technician

Summary/Objective

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the building’s infrastructure and respond to Maintenance Requests within a specialized function. This position follows strict policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs a specialized function within the Facilities and Maintenance team including but not limited to painting, pest control, HVAC, grounds keeping, etc.
• Complete Maintenance Requests within specialized area in a timely manner following SHO policies and procedures
• Performs work assignments around the community and maintain community grounds and projects dictated to or as assigned
• May assist in maintaining maintenance parts and supplies inventory
• Keep maintenance areas in an organized and clean manner
• Follow fire and safety procedures
• Follow established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures
• Be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals stored and used at the facility
• Maintain records through unit files and property management files as directed by the property manager/Administrator
• Report any accidents/incidents or hazards to supervisor or manager regardless of severity
• Maintain a written "check out" system if tools or equipment are lent to other SHO facilities, being repaired or otherwise taken off the premises
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good, safe condition and use according to manufacturers' recommendations
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information
• Communicate and coordinate with residents in scheduling work to be performed in resident's/tenant’s room; treat residents/tenants and their property with dignity and respect
• Maintain communication lines with property management and other personnel by attending required meetings as appropriate
• May assist with moving large items within the building
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Assistant Director, Facilities & Maintenance

Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Activities

• Works throughout the facility and grounds
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours
• This position may require lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis several times per day
• An individual in this position may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, extreme cold below 32 degrees for more than one hour at a time and extreme heat over 100 degrees for more than one hour at a time
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens

Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-technical assistance in a simple, straightforward manner
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents and a commitment to dealing fairly with all
• Friendly demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience and high ethical character
• Maintains a professional demeanor and responds with urgency
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail
• Basic computer/internet knowledge and typing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituents
• Self-directed and proactive; independent problem solver
• Demonstrated working knowledge in maintenance functions
• Be open to new ideas and be willing to incorporate them into practice
• Must have ability to drive to various properties to perform specialized maintenance duties

Education and Experience

• High school diploma preferred
• Minimum one (1) year prior work experience within specialized maintenance area required
• Prior working experience with an elderly and/or disabled population a plus
• Bilingual a plus

Expected Hours of Work

This role’s hours will be discussed at time of hour. May be called during off hours to respond to emergency or unusual situations. Occasional on-call weekend and holiday work may be required.