Maintenance Technician, Full-time

Park Place of Elmhurst•Elmhurst, IL

5h•$17 - $20

About The Position

Park Place of Elmhurst, a nonprofit senior living community, is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently. The role follows applicable federal, state, and local standards and the organization’s policies and procedures, and works as directed by the Director of Facilities to maintain an effective maintenance program and support resident comfort and convenience. The technician performs scheduled and routine maintenance across the campus, including groundskeeping, lighting, heating and ventilation, fire pump and generator testing, preventative maintenance on wheelchairs, beds, and nurse call systems, carpentry and plumbing repairs, and servicing heating and cooling systems. The role coordinates maintenance work with nursing services when working in resident living areas, follows safety precautions, keeps work areas and equipment orderly, and inspects buildings and structures for malfunctions and needed repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Must be mature and career minded.
Entry-level position.

Nice To Haves

Experience diagnosing and repairing electronic ignition systems for heaters, furnaces, and hot water heaters.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds, facilities, and equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and established policies and procedures.
Follow maintenance schedules for the assigned shift or area.
Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine work in resident living areas.
Maintain facility equipment for resident comfort and convenience.
Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Perform routine grounds maintenance, including cutting, trimming, policing, and sweeping grounds, parking areas, and driveways.
Replace burned-out bulbs, including exit, overhead, fluorescent, and room call lights, and perform cleaning duties as needed.
Regulate heating and ventilation systems for seasonal comfort and economical energy use.
Assist with fire pump and generator testing and perform required preventative maintenance on wheelchairs, beds, and nurse call systems.
Perform routine carpentry repairs, including repairs to kitchen cabinets, window screens or glass, door locks, plaster, and drywall.
Perform plumbing maintenance, including repairing leaks, unclogging drains, trenching and laying lines, and replacing washer drain hoses and similar components.
Service heating and cooling units or systems according to manufacturer specifications and established procedures.
Keep work areas clean and properly store equipment, tools, and supplies, including before breaks, meals, and the end of the workday.
Operate equipment and machines such as saws, drills, drill presses, and other hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work.
Inspect buildings and other structures to assess functional systems and identify malfunctions and needed repairs, recording notes and recommendations on a pre-established check sheet.
Perform other duties as necessary or directed to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable facility.