Facility and Grounds Maintenance Technician

Collage Rehabilitation Partners•Riverton, UT

About The Position

Learning Services, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is seeking a Facility and Grounds Maintenance Technician for its adult neurorehabilitation operations in Riverton, Utah. The technician oversees renovations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor construction projects at assigned residential and office properties. The role is hands-on and responsible for the condition, safety, and operational efficiency of buildings, grounds, and equipment, while also coordinating external vendors and responding to emergencies. The position includes completing maintenance and repairs, managing service requests through a web-based property management system, performing preventive HVAC maintenance, coordinating contracted projects and contractors, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, and conducting recurring safety, vehicle, and alarm-system inspections. The technician is also a primary contact for emergency maintenance issues and may need to respond to assigned after-hours urgent calls. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to travel or operate a vehicle for up to 20% of working time.

Requirements

Two to three years of direct experience in facilities maintenance or building operations.
Advanced practical experience or formal training in at least two of the following trades: plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, or painting.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record; responsible driving behavior is required.
Ability to learn and use web-based work order and property management systems.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and direct external teams.
Flexibility to respond to occasional after-hours emergency calls as assigned.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel and/or operate a vehicle for up to 20% of working time.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on repairs and routine maintenance, including carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical work, painting, window and screen repairs, weather-stripping, and blind or shade installation.
Manage and resolve incoming service requests through a web-based property management work order system.
Perform preventive HVAC maintenance, including system flushes, heat exchanger maintenance, filter replacement, and seasonal air conditioner or storm window installation.
Meet with the Operations Manager to review project scopes, budgets, timelines, and execution strategies.
Obtain two to three competitive bids for contracted projects exceeding $5,000 and assist with final vendor selection.
Serve as the primary contact for external contractors and ensure they provide active liability insurance and signed confidentiality agreements.
Direct contractor work on-site to support productivity while minimizing disruption to daily operations and clinical activities.
Ensure properties and contractor activities comply with municipal zoning ordinances, building codes, and standards such as ADA and BOCA.
Perform weekly safety inspections, track maintenance, and routinely refuel program vehicles.
Inspect property alarm systems weekly and maintain them in working order.
Serve as a primary contact for emergency maintenance issues and after-hours urgent service calls, directing or performing corrective action as needed.