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Maintenance Technician
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$50,975 / year median in Indiana
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Performs the general operating maintenance, service, and repair of the interior and exterior of the community, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards / regulations and company policies. Essential Functions Maintains scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on, but not limited to, H.V.A.C., fire and sprinkler equipment, generator, landscape, kitchen equipment, and emergency button equipment. Responds to maintenance request by residents for items needing repair in their rooms, including repairing plumbing, electrical, heating, and replacing light bulbs. Repairs and maintains vacated rooms in a timely manner. This includes painting walls and cleaning carpets. Ensures that walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in the common areas of the community are properly maintained. Maintains positive communication with local fire marshal, building inspector, and any other jurisdictions governing the community. Repairs walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in the common areas of the community. Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes. Documents safety issues as well as physical plan deficiencies related to local, county, state, and federal guidelines. Reviews material safety data sheets (MSDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and takes necessary precautions. Respond appropriately to management and/or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
•This job description represents an overview of the maintenance technician's responsibilities. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED, one to three years related experience and/or training required. Knowledge of building equipment, building codes, and building systems in healthcare facilities (HVAC, plumbing, and electrical). Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and associates at all levels of the organization. Certifications licenses and other special requirements: Valid state driver's license required for vehicle travel as needed.
Management/Decision Making:
Uses limited independent judgement to make decisions based on precedents and guidelines. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and Skills:
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization and an ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance