Dynamic Facilities Maintenance Technician

Poydras Home; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Poydras Home in New Orleans, LA seeks a Maintenance Technician to support the Physical Plant and ensure safe, well-maintained housing for residents. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, HVAC and lighting upkeep, and adherence to safety policies.

Preferred candidates hold a current 3rd class operating engineer's license or equivalent experience in electrical, plumbing, painting, and general maintenance; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of experience in physical plant maintenance or related field.
• Must be able to read safety manuals, instructional booklets and other maintenance information.

Responsibilities

• Conforms to all OSHA rules and follows all safe work habits per Safety Manual.
• Part of Disaster Team during hurricanes or emergencies; may shelter in place or evacuate with Residents and staff.
• Assists Director of Physical Plant with Fire Plan: weekly emergency generator checks, monthly fire drills, operation of alarms and extinguishers.
• Repairs equipment and physical plant as directed by Director of Physical Plant.
• Performs periodic interior/exterior painting of Poydras Home.
• Operates carpet extractor for carpet cleaning.
• Operates floor buffing machine for maintenance of floors, including cleaning and waxing.
• Empty large trash containers daily; maintain exterior areas.
• Replace burned-out bulbs interior/exterior; maintain HVAC filters and drainage as needed.
• Clean kitchen filters, floors and mats; maintain laundry equipment with regular cleaning.

Skills

Physical plant maintenance

Safety manual reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

Painting tools

Job description

Poydras Home in New Orleans, LA seeks a Maintenance Technician to support the Physical Plant and ensure safe, well-maintained housing for residents. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, HVAC and lighting upkeep, and adherence to safety policies.

Preferred candidates hold a current 3rd class operating engineer's license or equivalent experience in electrical, plumbing, painting, and general maintenance; a high school diploma is required.