Maintenance Tech

St. Mary's Home; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Home is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure safety, appearance, and functionality of its buildings, grounds, and parking areas.

You will identify routine needs, complete work orders, and respond to requests in a timely manner. You will also assist with special and capital improvement projects that enhance operations and structural integrity, plus participate in on-call rotations and support event setups as

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; some trade school or college preferred.
• Skills: Ability to operate and instruct others on the operation of hand tools, hand-held electronic tools, and other equipment used to maintain the grounds and building.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and follow detailed and technical instructions, manuals, etc.
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds without assistance, and must be able to sit, stand and walk for a substantial part of each working shift.
• Training and Experience: At least 5 years in a Facility Maintenance Setting; knowledge of local vendors and contractors.
• Must produce an acceptable driving record and maintain a current driver's license and clear DMV record.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks for overall operation of the building, maintenance equipment and grounds.
• Follow the building PMS (preventive maintenance schedule).
• Ensure fire & safety compliance and inspections.
• Report defective equipment or tools; coordinate fixes or replacements as needed.
• Authorized to use contract resources for more complex projects with prior approval.
• Provide support to Home departments for events (tents, tables, decorations, etc.).
• On-call rotation for after-hours emergencies; reviewed with Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain outdoor pool and playground equipment (seasonal), company vehicles, mail and part runs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Read and follow instructions

Lift 35 lbs

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure the safety, appearance, and functionality of St. Mary's Home's buildings, grounds, and parking areas. This role independently identifies routine and scheduled maintenance needs, completes assigned work orders, and responds to maintenance requests in a timely manner.

The Maintenance Technician also assists with special and capital improvement projects that enhance the facility's operations, appearance, and structural integrity.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Maintenance Technician will perform tasks necessary for the overall operation of the building, maintenance equipment and grounds.
• Will work on tasks reflected on the Home's preventative maintenance schedule (PMS).
• Responsible for fire & safety compliance and inspections
• Reports any defective equipment or tools to the Facility manager and fixes the item or recommends a source or supplier if replacement is necessary, insuring that the tools and other equipment used by the Maintenance Department are free of defects, clean and in working order.
• Incumbent is authorized to use contract resources for more complicated maintenance and/or repair projects, subject to prior approval by the Facility Manager.
• Provides a variety of support to The Homes departments regarding special functions that require setting up and taking down small tents, indoor and outdoor tables, chairs, holiday decorations, etc.
• Incumbent will be on a rotation schedule for on-call after-hours emergency situations requiring immediate attention. These events are always reviewed with the Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Will conduct maintenance of outdoor pool and specialized outdoor playground equipment (in season), routine maintenance of company vehicles, and mail runs and part runs for the Home.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; some trade school or college preferred.
• Skills: Ability to operate and instruct others on the operation of hand tools, hand-held electronic tools, and other equipment used to maintain the grounds and building.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and follow detailed and technical instructions, manuals, etc.
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds without assistance, and must be able to sit, stand and walk for a substantial part of each working shift.
• Training and Experience: At least (5) years in a Facility Maintenance Setting. Knowledge of local vendors and contractors and reasonable cost structures based on the project scope.
• Must produce an acceptable driving record and maintain a current driver's license and clear DMV record.