Maintenance Generalist

Exceptional Care for Children • Newark, DE

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About The Position

Exceptional Care for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing care and services to pediatric patients who require transitional, long-term, or palliative care. The Maintenance Generalist proactively supports the upkeep and operation of the medical facility, its systems, furnishings, equipment, and grounds. The role involves working independently or with a team, completing maintenance and repair assignments, providing technical and logistical support, and carrying out preventive maintenance. The position may also provide backup to other skilled trades workers on complex assignments. The employee must follow company policies and procedures and comply with safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email and basic knowledge of Windows 365.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of maintenance experience is recommended.
• Meets the skills defined by the maintenance department.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and preventive maintenance and repairs, including tasks ranging from basic work to moderately skilled trade-related projects using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
• Respond to daily maintenance calls and perform carpentry, minor electrical, painting, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Complete routine plumbing repairs, including clearing toilets, sinks, and urinals; fixing water leaks and leaking faucets; and servicing water and ice machines, water heaters, and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor electrical issues, light fixtures, and time clocks.
• Caulk windows and doors and repair or replace broken windows.
• Repair building structures, including walls and flooring, and patch and sand walls in preparation for painting.
• Replace switches and ballasts, troubleshoot and replace alarm initiating devices, and repair or replace shower diverters.
• Pull, repair, and reinstall toilets and operate a drain machine.
• Start or restart chillers and air handling units without assistance.
• Troubleshoot alarms, adjust the building automation system, and troubleshoot and repair the hospital nurse call system without assistance.
• Install shelving; paint and patch surfaces; and repair or replace door hardware, sliding doors, and window shades.
• Perform building maintenance inspections and rounds.
• Perform and schedule preventive maintenance for buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Help ensure that buildings and equipment meet applicable safety and fire regulations and policies.
• Provide shift coverage.
• Participate in the snow removal team.
• Perform general landscaping duties and operate tractors, mowers, and other small landscape equipment.

Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance benefit.
• Generous paid time off benefits.
• 403(b) with employer match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

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