Maintenance Technician I

Senior Living Communities Careers•Charlotte, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I assists all maintenance personnel in the short term, preventative and emergency maintenance programs for the buildings, grounds and equipment at the campus. Responsibilities will include the completion of all assigned work orders and maintenance projects under the supervision of the Director of Facility Services. This role represents the campus in a positive manner, fostering respect and courtesy for residents and employees. The technician works within campus programs to promote safety and well-being, upholds the company's Mission Statement, and maintains HIPAA standards for resident and employee information confidentiality. The position involves restoring vacant units to "like new" condition, performing maintenance repairs on equipment, buildings, and grounds, and assisting with preventative maintenance programs on various campus systems. The role also includes trash removal, checking vendor shipments, and corresponding with vendors and internal teams. Occasional travel for training or emergencies may be required, along with knowledge of fire and safety procedures. A professional appearance and timely completion of work orders are expected, along with maintaining excellent resident and employee relations. The technician must be available for on-call situations and may occasionally operate a vehicle for company purposes or resident needs.

Requirements

Mechanical or maintenance experience required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must conduct all business with a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to use hand tools, automatic / electrical machinery, carts, and dollies.
Thorough knowledge of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and OSHA compliance.
Ability to exhibit efficient computer skills.
Basic knowledge of swimming pools and swimming pool maintenance.
Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as specified by the Company and by the Company’s automobile insurance carrier.
Work outdoors and indoors during the work day (fluorescent lights, HVAC system, carpeted flooring, normal office noise levels).
Climb up to two flights of stairs.
Ability to climb extension ladder up to and above roof height.
Lift objects of 25 pounds or less over the head.
Move objects of 100 pounds or more.
Ability to swim at least 25 yards.
Ability to work under time-sensitive or stressful situations.
Respond to medical emergencies on a rare occasion.
Assist with resident evacuations, if ever required

Nice To Haves

Technical training in mechanics, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, or HVAC desired.
Two years' experience in painting and housing / commercial refurbishment desired.
Two years' experience in a similar maintenance position desired.

Responsibilities

Represents the campus in a positive manner while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for residents and employees alike.
Works within the campus programs to encourage and promote safety and the well-being of all residents and employees.
Upholds the Company’s Mission Statement.
Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
Restores vacant units to “like new” condition (including but not limited to the stripping of walls and flooring, repainting surfaces, removing carpet, replacing glass and windows, patching sheetrock, cutting and replacing interior and exterior trim, hanging doors, and replacing fixtures.
Performs maintenance repairs on the equipment, buildings and grounds, as needed. This will include but is not limited to installation, modification, cleaning, and repairs of wood, metal and stone structures, appliances, utility supply lines, irrigation systems, plumbing lines and fixtures, security systems, HVAC equipment, electrical components, switches, light fixtures, safety equipment, elevators, etc.
Assists in the success of the preventative maintenance programs (hereafter known as PM) set up by the campus which will include but is not limited to PM on elevators, fire extinguishers, HVAC units, appliances, emergency generators (if applicable), and water temperatures.
Logs all information in specified books, software or charts.
Assists in the installation, repair, cleaning, or modification of therapy pools, swimming pools, therapeutic baths, or any corresponding equipment.
Removes all trash located in the collection areas of the campus.
Checks shipments and deliveries from vendors.
Contacts and corresponds with vendors, contractors, associates, and corporate office team as needed.
Travels occasionally for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
Responsible for knowledge of fire and safety procedures including those involving blood-borne pathogens.
Remains in proper uniform at all times and maintains a high standard of appearance.
Completes all work orders in a timely manner.
Maintains excellent resident and employee relations.
Handles complaints and recommendations constructively.
Attends employee in-services as required.
Interacts well with marketing tours and prospective residents.
Is available for on-call situations on a regular rotating and emergency basis.
Accepts other duties as required by the Director of Facility Services.
Occasionally, you will be required to operate a vehicle of either your own or company-owned for designated company purposes or facilitate resident/member needs and/or requests.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Stable year-round employment
Stable, clean, and professional work environment
Healthy work-life balance
Steady, predictable hours with minimal emergency call burden
No long-distance travel between service calls
Work in a single campus environment
Clean, safe workspaces
No crawling through tight crawl spaces or unfinished residential basements
Well-maintained buildings and professional equipment
Consistent preventative maintenance program
Opportunity to build relationships with residents and coworkers in a respectful community environment
Supportive leadership team that values your experience and input
Team-oriented atmosphere with pride in the work we do every day