Building Maintenance Technician - St Paul's Assisted Living

Trinity Health • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

St. Paul’s Assisted Living is seeking a dependable Building Maintenance Technician to help maintain a safe, comfortable, and well-kept community. The role suits a mechanically inclined person with general maintenance or other hands-on experience who enjoys troubleshooting, learning, and working across a variety of tasks. The technician maintains the building, responds to residents’ and staff’s everyday maintenance needs, and may work with outside contractors when specialized repairs are required. The position is part of Trinity Health Senior Communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• General maintenance, construction, facilities, mechanical, or similar hands-on experience.
• Enjoys troubleshooting and figuring out how to fix things.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Dependable and takes pride in doing quality work.
• Communicates professionally with residents, coworkers, and contractors.
• Willing to learn new equipment and building systems.
• Able to safely meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, climbing ladders, bending, and working in different areas of the facility.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC certification.
• Previous maintenance or related hands-on experience.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, or mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Complete general building maintenance and repair work.
• Respond to maintenance work orders and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on building equipment and systems.
• Repair doors, hardware, fixtures, furniture, flooring, and other building components.
• Help troubleshoot heating and cooling issues.
• Perform routine building and equipment inspections.
• Assist with room setups, furniture moves, and other facility projects.
• Work with outside contractors when specialized repairs are needed.
• Help respond to building emergencies such as water leaks, power outages, or equipment failures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED