Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician maintains facility maintenance policies and procedures in an efficient, cost-effective manner to safely meet residents’ needs and comply with federal, state, and local requirements. The role performs routine cleaning and maintenance of facility grounds, buildings, amenities, and surrounding areas; helps keep storage and shop areas clean; delivers packages; conducts system checks; and helps maintain a safe, clean environment for residents and co-workers. The technician follows applicable safety, infection-control, waste-disposal, confidentiality, and Resident’s Rights policies. The position may require work at any assigned Northfield Retirement Communities long-term care or assisted living facility and participation in an on-call rotation with the maintenance team.
Requirements
- High school diploma preferred; alternatively, a GED certificate or demonstrated ability to read and write.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment applicable to the job.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle; a valid driver’s license and insurance are required.
- Proven safe driving record and clean driving records are essential.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Ability to stand for hours at a time.
- Ability to multitask.
- Experience driving vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions.
- Must be at least 25 years old.
- Must not have been convicted of a crime related to services provided under the job description, including crimes involving moral turpitude, assault, or violence.
- Must be able to speak and understand English or a language understood by a substantial portion of the facility’s residents.
- Physical ability to perform job-related duties, potentially including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling.
- Personal qualities that support good interpersonal relationships, including respect for each person, kindness, and loyalty.
- Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work at any Northfield Retirement Communities long-term care or assisted living facility as assigned.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Maintenance understanding and experience preferred.
- Painting and/or plumbing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and interiors, parking lots, and surrounding areas.
- Regularly detail interior and exterior areas using general cleaning tools and equipment, including brooms, mops, vacuums, shampooers, rakes, and blowers.
- Help shovel snow from sidewalks and main entry areas in accordance with the snow removal policy.
- Participate in the maintenance team’s on-call rotation.
- Help clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
- Deliver packages to residents and staff.
- Comply with OSHA safety regulations, applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws, and NRC Health and Safety Policy.
- Follow safe work practices for trades, including lockout/tag-out, ladder safety, use of personal protective equipment, hazardous chemicals, work from elevated surfaces, and other safety protocols.
- Follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS), the facility safety program, and facility waste-disposal procedures.
- Identify and report areas in poor repair, including equipment malfunctions.
- Operate vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Perform system checks on fire extinguishers, filters and vents, clothes dryer vents, water temperatures, outlets, smoke detectors, emergency and exit lights, handrails, and other systems as needed.
- Help ensure a safe, clean environment for residents and co-workers and initiate corrective action.
- Provide proper and safe care of residents’ valuables.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate accountability and personal integrity.
- Work cooperatively with residents and staff.
- Wear a neat, clean uniform and nametag and maintain a professional appearance.
- Arrive as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.
- Observe infection-control procedures and follow Resident’s Rights policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
