Maintenance Tech II

hebrewseniorlife; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, MA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform general and preventative maintenance across the facility, repair and minor construction tasks, and support residents and staff with safe, reliable service.

You will work from written requests, coordinate with supervisors and vendors, participate in safety programs, handle on-call emergencies, and help ensure a clean, safe environment in a compassionate setting.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of facility maintenance experience.
• Knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hydraulics and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance as assigned, including communication with residents and follow up with supervisor on status of work.
• Perform grounds-keeping duties and general upkeep of the facility.
• Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties.
• Perform repair and refurbishment tasks (sheetrock, carpentry, painting, flooring) as needed.
• On-call for emergencies such as severe weather, leaks, etc.

Skills

General maintenance

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication with vendors

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

HVAC tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician II provides a variety of general routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, minor construction, cleaning and repair duties in all areas of the facility, following established procedure to maintain the high standards of the HSL facility. The Maintenance Tech II position requires a high level of knowledge in all areas of general maintenance and ability to smoothly transition higher level work to a specialist as needed. Ability to collaborate and communicate with other specialty personnel and vendors

Core Competencies:

• Work from written requisitions or verbal instructions
• Prioritize urgency of work requests
• Safely operate maintenance vehicle
• Operate a variety of power and hand tools
• Provide general maintenance service to facility staff, i.e., assemble furniture and accessories
• Maintain work area and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition, and follow standard and prescribed safety regulations
• Respond to all facility emergency codes or procedures that apply to Engineering
• Report any equipment found to be unsafe or broken immediately to supervisor
• Put customer first. Ensure that residents, patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a safe, caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
• Participate in scheduled department meetings
• Subject to being called in for emergencies
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all facility and patient related information (HIPPA)
• Maintain professional appearance at all times
• Complete other projects as assigned.
• Follows all policies, procedures and culture set forth by the organization
• Able to accomplish all responsibilities with minimal weekly supervision
• Demonstrates knowledge of building systems
• Prioritize urgency of work requests and flexible in adhering to priorities
• Capable of finishing daily schedules and tasks independently and in the time allotted
• Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness
• Acts in a manner outside the traditional "role" as needed in order to meet residents' or patients' needs
• Excellent customer service skills
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the residents and or patients
• Exhibits a professional demeanor at all times
• Works as a team member by pro-actively working to meet the needs of the staff, residents and or patients
• Ability to listen and follow oral instructions
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with all residents and or patients and staff
• Shows flexibility to meet the needs of the role
• Displays integrity and honesty
• Pays attention to own and others safety while using equipment and supplies
• Follows workplace safety practices

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance as assigned, including written and verbal communication with residents and follow up with engineering supervisor on status of work
• Perform grounds-keeping duties as assigned such as trash/debris removal, sweeping of walkways and drives, replacing/repairing walkway pavers, repair/maintenance of irrigation system, repair, re-line, roll and general upkeep of grounds
• General maintenance duties required for the effective upkeep of the complete facility and its support systems to include performing and recording of preventive maintenance procedures for all assigned equipment as outlined in the preventive maintenance program manual. Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed
• Perform repair and/or refurbishment tasks as assigned which involves sheetrock repair/replacement, taping and mudding of joints and seams, carpentry (framing and finish), painting, spraying of textured ceilings, removal of carpeting and other material and similar tasks outlined above as needed
• Remove snow from walkways, entranceways, fire exits & maintain clear path/access to all fire hydrants on site and any other areas as directed. Apply sand and/or ice-melt as necessary to ensure safe passage of pedestrian and vehicle traffic
• Clear clogged drain lines, replacing light bulbs, minor repair/replacement of plumbing fixtures, minor repair/replacement of light and electrical fixtures, troubleshoot heating and cooling systems, repair/replace doors, windows, cabinets and lock hardware as needed
• Detection and reporting of improper operation or faulty equipment, defective materials/tools and unusual or unsafe conditions or practices. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Observe and follow all safety precautions while using tools or power equipment and adhere to all safety policies as established
• On‑call for emergencies such as inclement weather, fire, leaks, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed

Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of facility maintenance experience
• Knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, hydraulics and pneumatic systems required
• Ability to take initiat