Maintenance Mechanic

Riddle Village; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Riddle Village in Media, Delaware County is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic to join our Facility Operations Team. The role involves performing repairs, assisting in fire drills, and maintaining the facilities.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a strong customer service orientation, and a willingness to work weekends and holidays. Previous maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working for the elderly.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate hand tools and read common measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior repairs as needed.
• Assist in fire alarm tests and participate in drills.
• Perform daily maintenance checks of the building and grounds.

Skills

Customer service

Hand tools operation

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational trade concentration

Tools

Common measuring instruments

Job description

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Mechanic to join our Facility Operations Team!

About the Maintenance Mechanic Position

Under the supervision of the Facility Operations Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic performs repairs on both a scheduled and as‑needed basis in compliance with established Facility Operations safety policies and procedures. The Maintenance Mechanic performs duties both inside and outside of the facility. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing interior and exterior repairs on both a scheduled and as‑needed basis, and coordinating repair work with other departments;
• Assisting in fire alarm tests and participating in fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises;
• Performing daily maintenance checks of building, grounds, and facilities;
• Assisting inspectors and contractors as needed in testing and inspecting, or repairing equipment, utility/emergency systems, and structures;
• Requisitioning supplies and equipment as authorized by the Facility Operations Manager or Director of Facility Operations, and reporting when supplies or equipment is needed;
• Maintaining tools and equipment in good working order, securing tool storage areas, and assuring work areas and storage areas are neat and orderly;
• Assisting with the removal of snow as needed. This includes but is not limited to shoveling, plowing, and salting;
• Performing other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.

This job entails a weekend rotation of 2 back‑to‑back weekends worked and 8 weekends off. It also has a holiday rotation and on‑call schedule.

Job Requirements

• Must have a genuine interest in working for the elderly.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Must have completed high school or equivalent, preferably with a vocational trade concentration.
• At least one year's previous facility maintenance experience is desired but not required.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, and speak the English language.
• Must be able to operate hand tools and equipment, and read common measuring instruments.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, both individually and as part of a team.
• Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to moving objects.
• Must be able to fulfill the weekend rotation described above, as well as the holiday rotation and on‑call schedule.