Maintenance Associate

Sevita•Minot, ND

11d

About The Position

The Maintenance Associate (also described as a Maintenance Worker or Handyman/Maintenance Worker) ensures grounds and equipment are in good working order to maintain a safe, attractive, and enjoyable environment for the individuals served and employees. The role oversees preventative maintenance across multiple programs and offices in an assigned region, plans and schedules work, coordinates contractors, and addresses complaints about services and equipment. It maintains buildings and grounds in compliance with applicable laws and safety regulations. The position repairs and maintains a range of building systems and equipment, including heating and air conditioning units, electrical and plumbing fixtures, kitchen and housekeeping equipment, laundry equipment, appliance motors, room exhaust fans, and pumps. Duties also include reading blueprints, drafting plans for building needs, wiring buildings for computer networking, inspecting and repairing building surfaces, managing maintenance inventory and supplies, maintaining vendor accounts, and working with inspectors, fire marshals, and vendors. The role maintains fire alarm systems, assists with safety and disaster plans, and keeps operational records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of related experience.
Working knowledge of and ability to handle maintenance and electrical equipment.
Current contractor license as required by the state.

Responsibilities

Oversee ongoing preventative maintenance of multiple programs and offices across an assigned region.
Plan and schedule work assignments to complete workload with available resources and equipment.
Coordinate with outside contractors and ensure the quality of their work.
Analyze and resolve complaints regarding services and equipment in the area of responsibility.
Communicate departmental procedures for building maintenance and operation.
Maintain buildings and grounds in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Repair and maintain kitchen, housekeeping, and other mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning units, electrical and plumbing fixtures, painting, and laundry equipment.
Draft plans for building needs, read blueprints, and implement work accordingly.
Wire buildings for computer networking.
Inspect and repair damage to building surfaces.
Plan and direct equipment, parts, and supplies inventory control; oversee vendor accounts; and order and maintain necessary maintenance supplies.
Maintain appliance motors, room exhaust fans, pumps, and miscellaneous equipment monthly or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Work with building inspectors, fire marshals, and vendors.
Maintain fire alarm systems, including smoke and heat detectors and fire pulls.
Assist with safety and disaster plans as appropriate.
Maintain operational records and data, and monitor and enforce compliance with safety regulations.
Perform other related duties and activities as required.