Maintenance Technician, Full-time

Providence Life Services•Elmhurst, IL

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About The Position

Park Place of Elmhurst is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to help maintain its grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently. The role supports a successful maintenance program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and the organization’s policies and procedures, under the direction of the Director of Facilities. The technician helps keep the facility and equipment in good working order for residents’ comfort and convenience, follows maintenance schedules and safety precautions, and coordinates routine work in resident living areas with nursing services. Duties include grounds and parking-area upkeep; replacing lights; regulating heating and ventilation; assisting with fire-pump and generator testing and preventive maintenance for wheelchairs, beds, and nurse-call systems; performing routine carpentry and plumbing repairs; and servicing heating and cooling systems. The technician also inspects buildings and structures for functional systems, malfunctions, and needed repairs, and keeps work areas, equipment, tools, and supplies clean and properly stored. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain the grounds, facility, 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 routine maintenance in resident living areas with nursing services.
Maintain facility equipment for resident comfort and convenience, and follow established safety precautions when performing tasks or using equipment and supplies.
Maintain grounds, parking areas, and driveways by cutting, trimming, policing, and sweeping as needed.
Replace burned-out 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 preventive maintenance on wheelchairs, beds, and nurse-call systems as required.
Perform routine carpentry repairs, including repairs to kitchen cabinets, window screens or glass, door locks, and plaster or 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 and systems according to manufacturer specifications and established procedures.
Keep work areas clean and store equipment, tools, and supplies properly, including before breaks, meals, and the end of the workday.
Operate saws, drills, drill presses, and other hand and power tools for 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 related duties as needed or directed to help keep the facility clean, safe, and comfortable.