River Place Facility - Maintenance Technician

Acadia Healthcare•LaPlace, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

River Place Facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and specific maintenance services, which may include grounds work. The role involves general maintenance and repair of facility and equipment, acting as a backup for emergency calls, and ensuring the safe operation of all equipment and tools.

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

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment, which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical equipment repair.
Act as back-up for the call person in case of emergency, responding 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 schedules and instructions, and complete reports as requested.
Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, including testing and maintaining the generator weekly.
Inspect and maintain the fire alarm system, including testing the system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms (lights), and smoke detectors, and record data on appropriate forms.
Check the condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly.
Inspect and maintain the lighting system throughout the facility.
Inspect and maintain the plumbing system, including replacing or repairing faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins, and bathtubs as needed.
Repair or refinish furniture in rooms, offices, and the dining room as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.