Facilities Maintenance Technician

Senior Housing Options, Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Housing Options, Inc. seeks a dedicated Maintenance Technician to maintain building infrastructure and address maintenance requests within our senior housing community.

The role follows SHO policies and procedures and supports resident comfort and safety. Responsibilities include painting, pest control, HVAC, grounds keeping, inventory, safety and infection control; you will work with residents and property staff, and may be called for on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year prior work experience within specialized maintenance area required.
• Prior working experience with an elderly and/or disabled population a plus.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs a specialized function within the Facilities and Maintenance team including but not limited to painting, pest control, HVAC, grounds keeping, etc.
• Complete Maintenance Requests within specialized area in a timely manner following SHO policies and procedures
• Performs work assignments around the community and maintain community grounds and projects dictated to or as assigned
• May assist in maintaining maintenance parts and supplies inventory
• Keep maintenance areas in an organized and clean manner
• Follow fire and safety procedures
• Follow established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures
• Be familiar with MSDS for all chemicals stored and used at the facility
• Maintain records through unit files and property management files as directed by the property manager/Administrator
• Report any accidents/incidents or hazards to supervisor or manager regardless of severity
• Maintain a written a\"check out\" system if tools or equipment are lent to other SHO facilities, being repaired or otherwise taken off the premises
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good, safe condition and use according to manufacturers' recommendations
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information
• Communicate and coordinate with residents in scheduling work to be performed in resident's/tenant’s room; treat residents/tenants and their property with dignity and respect
• Maintain communication lines with property management and other personnel by attending required meetings as appropriate
• May assist with moving large items within the building
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Assistant Director, Facilities & Maintenance

Skills

Verbal & written

Resident relations

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive / self-directed

Teamwork

Maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma preferred

1 year specialized maintenance experience

Elderly/disabled population experience a plus

Bilingual a plus

Job description

Summary/Objective:

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the building’s infrastructure and respond to Maintenance Requests within a specialized function. This position follows strict policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a specialized function within the Facilities and Maintenance team including but not limited to painting, pest control, HVAC, grounds keeping, etc.
• Complete Maintenance Requests within specialized area in a timely manner following SHO policies and procedures
• Performs work assignments around the community and maintain community grounds and projects dictated to or as assigned
• May assist in maintaining maintenance parts and supplies inventory
• Keep maintenance areas in an organized and clean manner
• Follow fire and safety procedures
• Follow established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures
• Be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals stored and used at the facility
• Maintain records through unit files and property management files as directed by the property manager/Administrator
• Report any accidents/incidents or hazards to supervisor or manager regardless of severity
• Maintain a written "check out" system if tools or equipment are lent to other SHO facilities, being repaired or otherwise taken off the premises
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good, safe condition and use according to manufacturers' recommendations
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information
• Communicate and coordinate with residents in scheduling work to be performed in resident's/tenant’s room; treat residents/tenants and their property with dignity and respect
• Maintain communication lines with property management and other personnel by attending required meetings as appropriate
• May assist with moving large items within the building
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Assistant Director, Facilities & Maintenance

Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:

• Works throughout the facility and grounds
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours
• This position may require lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis several times per day
• An individual in this position may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, extreme cold below 32 degrees for more than one hour at a time and extreme heat over 100 degrees for more than one hour at a time
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-technical assistance in a simple, straightforward manner
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents and a commitment to dealing fairly with all
• Friendly demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience and high ethical character
• Maintains a professional demeanor and responds with urgency
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail
• Basic computer/internet knowledge and typing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituents
• Self-directed and proactive; independent problem solver
• Demonstrated working knowledge in maintenance functions
• Be open to new ideas and be willing to incorporate them into practice
• Must have ability to drive to various properties to perform specialized maintenance duties

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma preferred
• Minimum one (1) year prior work experience within specialized maintenance area required
• Prior working experience with an elderly and/or disabled population a plus
• Bilingual a plus

Expected Hours of Work:

This role’s hours will be discussed at time of hour. May be called during off hours to respond to emergency or unusual situations. Occasional on-call weekend and holiday work may be required.