Senior Facilities Technician

Residential Admin•New Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an hourly position up to 40 hours per week under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager. In support of the Facilities Department, the role of Senior Facilities Technician includes responsibility for completing assigned property maintenance and repairs. Special projects will be carried out under the direction of the Facilities Manager and will be closely coordinated with the Director of Facilities and Asset Management.

Requirements

Maintenance of an acceptable CORI
Valid driver’s license.
Use of personal vehicle for work purposes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced maintenance and repair skills including, but not limited to, the following:
Independently troubleshoot, repair and/or facilitate resolution or issues involving: HVAC, furnaces, boilers, hot water tanks, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, appliances, painting, and general maintenance
Plumbing – independently replace or install faucets, toilets, and hot water tanks. Repair garbage disposals, dishwashers, water-dispensing refrigerators, and washing machines which are all are affected by plumbing issues. Locate and repair water leaks. Clear blocked drains using a power snake
Electrical - independently repair and replace power switches, fuses, wall sockets and fixtures. Troubleshoot electrically powered fixtures and appliances such as ceiling lights, ceiling fans, climate control systems, and garage doors
Appliances – independently diagnose and repair issues with washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, garbage disposals, etc.
Masonry – independently repair minor masonry work such as chimneys, foundations, walkways, stairs, stone walls, etc.
Rough and Finish carpentry skills
Ability to independently complete all tasks involved in the following: repair and remodel doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, subfloors, drywall, crown moldings, trim carpentry, etc.
10+ years proven experience in building maintenance
Demonstrate initiative, drive and can work well under pressure.
Strong problem solving skills
Solid interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to gather information, analyze and quality solutions that are proactive.
Moderate reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
Proficient with email and using a work order system for daily tasks

Nice To Haves

Technical training, Internship, certification a plus
Proven high-level Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting and Automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance on all LifeStream facilities as assigned by the Facilities Manager
Resolve problems as they arise, identifying and addressing areas of concern and safely operating equipment necessary to complete the task.
Troubleshooting - independently troubleshoot and facilitate resolution if equipment is malfunctioning.
Diagnosing and repairing of HVAC, furnaces, boilers, hot water tanks, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, appliances, painting, and general maintenance.
Plumbing – replace or install faucets, toilets, and hot water tanks. Repair garbage disposals, dishwashers, water-dispensing refrigerators, and washing machines which are all are affected by plumbing issues. Locate and repair water leaks. Clear blocked drains using a power snake.
Electrical - repair and replace power switches, fuses, wall sockets and fixtures. Troubleshoot electrically powered fixtures and appliances such as ceiling lights, ceiling fans, climate control systems, and garage doors.
Carpentry – complete all tasks involved in the following: repair and remodel doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, subfloors, drywall, crown moldings, trim carpentry, etc.
Appliances – diagnose and repair issues with washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, garbage disposals, etc.
Masonry – repair minor masonry work such as chimneys, foundations, walkways, stairs, stone walls, etc.
Perform snow removal and de-icing at the facilities as needed
Support with troubleshooting problems experienced by other members of the facilities team.
Assists Facilities Manager and other Technicians to assess the current condition of electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and other essential facilities and equipment.
Work in tandem with the Facilities Team to follow a schedule of regular evaluation of the facilities (property and vehicles) to ensure that all the equipment and other facilities are working properly.
Other duties as assigned and needed