Maintenance Technician

Acadia Healthcare•Memphis, TN

11d

About The Position

Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work. This role involves performing general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment, which may include plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical equipment repair. The technician will also act as a backup for emergency calls, ensuring timely and appropriate responses. A strong emphasis is placed on safe equipment operation and a good working knowledge of tools and their proper use. The role requires adherence to preventive maintenance schedules and completion of reports. Specific duties include inspecting and maintaining emergency power equipment, testing generators weekly, and maintaining the fire alarm system, including testing components like fire doors, audible and visible alarms, and smoke detectors. Monthly checks of fire extinguishers and inspection of the lighting system throughout the facility are also required. Additionally, the technician will inspect and maintain the plumbing system, performing repairs or replacements as needed, and will be responsible for repairing or refinishing furniture in various areas of the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment.
Inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility.
Check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly.
Inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed.
Repair or refinish furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.