Facilities Maintenance Technician – Safe, Reliable, Hands-On

Acadia Healthcare; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

HSA & FSA

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D

Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 2%

Job summary

Life Center of Galax is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to perform routine and specified maintenance tasks across the facility, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and equipment repair. The position involves back-up for on-call emergencies, safe tool handling, and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in maintenance or facility operations. Benefits and a stable work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations is required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in general building/maintenance trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
• Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
• Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinish furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Tools knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Center of Galax is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to perform routine and specified maintenance tasks across the facility, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and equipment repair. The position involves back-up for on-call emergencies, safe tool handling, and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in maintenance or facility operations. Benefits and a stable work environment are offered.