Maintenance Technician III, Full-Time

Covenant Living•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide high quality skilled and specialized maintenance work in the areas of physical plant, machinery and equipment, and preventive and corrective maintenance. This includes specialized responsibilities in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, painting, telephone systems, call for aid, security, custodial, and other environmental services functions. Complete maintenance assignments in apartments, common areas, offices, and service areas. This may include installation, repair, and replacement of electrical devices and equipment (e.g., HVAC), plumbing fixtures, door and window closing devices, and locks. Also involves installing shelving and other furnishings, touching up apartments and common areas, completing preventative maintenance functions according to schedule, and completing daily work orders. Communicate the status of work orders, equipment, and structures needing repair to ensure smooth campus operations. Respond to emergency situations and take proper corrective actions, calling for external service when necessary. Respond to maintenance issues on an on-call basis and run errands for parts. Participate in required in-service training, departmental meetings, and training of other maintenance personnel. May help direct the work of other team members and assist the Maintenance Supervisor with overall coordination of the Maintenance Department.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
Valid driver's license and safe / clean driving record
At least one of the following required: HVAC certifications/licenses, Plumbing certifications/licenses, Electrical certifications/licenses
Must have five (5) + years related maintenance experience working in a similar position
Specialized education or training with certification in electric, plumbing, HVAC and maintenance repair procedures
Must be able to diagnose a variety of HVAC equipment, including, but not limited to: RTU’s, Air handlers, water heaters and water sourced heat pumps.
Must be able to read and understand technical drawings, such as as-builts, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams and installation manuals.
Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.
Must be able to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
Must be cordial and congenial with residents.
Must be dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through.
Must be able to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision.
Must be able to organize work orders/daily maintenance schedule to finish each day's assignment.
Must have the ability to handle a variety of tasks and functions.
Must be able to react calmly in emergency situations.
Must have the ability to show patience and compassion to senior adults.
Must be considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security and belongings.
Must have ability to use IT devices to track and complete work orders though computer systems.
Mobility in order to move about the campus (may include multiple buildings, depending on location).
Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling / pushing, and long periods walking and/or standing.
Occasional lifting (with assistance) of weights up to 100 pounds.
Requires ability and mobility to operate mechanical equipment, hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, campus vehicles, climb ladders, and work in difficult positions.
Must possess adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of this position.
May be exposed to some unpleasant conditions or adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to safely work and be comfortable with chemicals, climbing to various heights, increased noise levels, and power tool operation.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training certificate or trade school

Responsibilities

Complete maintenance assignments in apartments, common areas, offices and service areas.
Installation, repair and replacement of electrical devices and equipment (e.g., HVAC).
Installation, repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures.
Repair and replacement of door and window closing devices and installation.
Repair and replace locks as needed.
Install shelving and other furnishings.
Touch up apartments and common areas.
Complete preventative maintenance functions according to the established schedule.
Complete daily work orders.
Communicate status of work orders completed, equipment and structure needing repair, etc. so there can be adequate planning to maintain the smooth operation of the campus.
Respond to emergency situations and take proper corrective actions.
Within prescribed guidelines, call service and warranty personnel when corrective action needed is beyond department's capability.
Respond to maintenance issues on an on-call basis per the department rotation.
Run errands for parts for the department as requested.
Participate in required in-service training of new employees as required by state and federal mandates.
Participates in departmental meetings.
Participates in training other maintenance personnel in procedures.
May help direct the work of other team members.
Assist Maintenance Supervisor with overall coordination of Maintenance Department.