Senior Maintenance Technician

Verbal Beginnings•Columbia, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their healthcare team. This role will provide maintenance support for facilities serving autistic children. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of architectural, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as general maintenance practices. The position is based in Columbia, Maryland, but requires travel between centers in Maryland and Virginia, and potentially future locations outside the Washington D.C. metro area. The role involves performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, overseeing safety systems, carpentry, responding to requests, conducting inspections, maintaining records, and coordinating with external vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
6+ yrs of experience in maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance practices (healthcare setting is preferred).
Technical knowledge of various equipment, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Ability to work independently and troubleshoot technical issues.
Ability to work in an environment with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities.
Standing, walking, lifting, and bending.
Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality routine maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of architectural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and other facility equipment.
Oversees and assists the facility's safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and other safety equipment, to ensure their proper functioning.
Performs carpentry work as necessary to build, install, and repair structures and fixtures using wood and other materials
Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner, troubleshooting and resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
Perform regular Environment of Care (EOC) rounding and regular inspections of the Centers.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, maintenance logs, and equipment inventory.
Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management software.
Detailed oriented data entry into the computerized maintenance and management system.
Develops estimates for a variety of repairs by determining the cost of projects (or work requests) by analyzing plans, researching costs, and gathering estimates.
Inventories Facilities Management equipment and EVS supplies as needed and reports conditions and status.
Attends meetings as needed, or as assigned by supervisory chain.
Takes calls as assigned for emergencies.
Performs duty of care in performance of duties and maintains equipment appropriately.
Communicate effectively with associates, end users, and leadership regarding maintenance schedules, project updates, and Facilities Management activities.
Coordinate and collaborate with contractors, vendors, landlords and other service providers to ensure deficiencies and work requests and work orders are completed in a timely fashion.
Ability to schedule work activities through Google calendar ensuring applicable stakeholders are informed and prepared.
Adheres to department policies, procedures, manufacturer standards, quality standards and safety standards.