MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Sertoma Center Inc • Knoxville, TN

just now • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Sertoma is currently seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician for our Maintenance Department with a shift from 7:30am until 4:00pm.

At Sertoma, we offer competitive wages, paid job-related training, medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees; we also offer 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time employees after 1 year of employment, generous personal paid time off for employees working 30-40 hours per week; and advancement opportunities.

Maintenance Technician Job Summary:
Responsible for all preventative and corrective maintenance at the Center and residential homes owned by Sertoma Center, Inc. The Maintenance Technician will perform a wide variety of tasks to ensure all Sertoma properties, equipment, tools, and vehicles are maintained in proper working order with a clean and professional appearance. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge base which will enable them to perform maintenance and minor repairs on
plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment, appliances, and motor vehicles. Will be flexible and can easily adapt to a diverse workday that may change on a moment’s notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk for a prolong period.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually and physically inspect vehicles, homes, and main office.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Ability to pass a drug screening at any time.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
• Electrical, plumbing, painting, and property maintenance experience.
• HVAC maintenance desirable but not required.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to work on-call once a month.

Responsibilities

• Assist as needed to help maintain Center vehicle fleet.
• Performs maintenance inspections on assigned residential homes on a monthly basis to identify and address all maintenance related matters in a quick and efficient manner.
• Apply plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs, or other drainage problems and Sertoma residences.
• Identify and repair electrical malfunctions in wiring, appliances, and fixtures.
• Maintain HVAC units to keep proper climate control at all Sertoma properties.
• Interior and exterior painting as needed.
• Proactively perform maintenance on the exterior of Sertoma properties to include landscape maintenance, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, and general cleaning.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Proactively coordinates with managers to schedule professionals for repairs that cannot be handled in-house.
• Assists with moving residents between residential sites.
• May be asked to participate in the Transportation and Safety Committees meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by maintenance supervisor and CAO

Benefits

• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time employees after 1 year of employment
• Generous personal paid time off for employees working 30-40+ hours per week
• Advancement opportunities.
• All job-training provided by Sertoma at no cost to the employee
• Company vehicles provided for Sertoma related duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED