Maintenance Technician

Madison, SD

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General Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks. This is a full-time, nonexempt hourly position, with rotating, on call hours. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Provides janitorial services within the building, such as: basic plumbing repairs, electrical work, change light bulbs, residential trash removal, equipment repairs, and floor care.

• Works with other personnel in vacating rooms and readying a room for a new admission. Paint, remodel, refurbish areas as needed.

• Maintain property exterior and grounds. Includes mowing, landscaping, and snow removal.

• Cares for outdoor equipment and vehicle maintenance.

• Works with Maintenance Supervisor on maintenance of heating and cooling systems and fire protection and alarm systems.

• Transports individuals to the hospital, clinics, medical appointments, and outings as needed.

• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor as needed throughout the year in various special projects or seasonal activities and functions.

• May be assigned to lead projects, work details and facility maintenance where the supervision of maintenance personnel is required.

• Assists in conducting fire drills and disaster drills as needed.

• Is dependable in reporting to work and is on time and ready for work when the shift begins.

• Reports any work-related accidents and/or injuries to the supervisor or business office immediately. Maintains safety at all times.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all residents, families, visitors and fellow employees to insure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job–related hazards.

• Follows exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• A high school degree or its equivalent is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and carpentry.

• Preferred to have experience and responsibility in a maintenance field, preferably facility maintenance and/or long-term care maintenance.

• Familiar with all current health and safety regulations.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be a self-starter who can work well with people at all levels both in and out of the facility.

• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, customer service oriented.

• Ability to work well with ever-changing priorities and or situations.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

ESSENTIAL – PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

• Frequently required to talk or hear.

• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

• Frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, twist or climb.

• Must have adequate eyesight and hearing to safely operate motor vehicles and equipment.

• Must maintain a current SD Driver’s license at all times.

• Moderate level of complexity for decision making

WAGE - DOE: $18.00+

Compensation 18.00 per hour