Maintenance Technician

HarborChase; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase in Branford, CT, seeks a Maintenance Associate to uphold a safe, clean environment for residents and staff. You will follow the maintenance schedule, perform grounds and interior upkeep, plumbing, lighting, and replace filters, while ensuring privacy and safety during interactions with residents.

You will report malfunctions to supervision, maintain supplies, be on-call for emergencies, and participate in safety trainings to support a comfortable living environment for seniors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One-year experience in a related field preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with management, residents, and families.
• Familiar with maintenance tools and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on community grounds and interior spaces.
• Clean and maintain floors, strips/seals wax tiles as needed.
• Inspect hallways for cleaning needs and remove trash.
• Report equipment malfunctions and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Be on-call for after-hours and weekend maintenance emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Receives and follows maintenance schedule and direction from the Director of Maintenance with the focus on providing a safe and clean environment for residents, associates and visitors. Performs routine maintenance on community grounds and parking areas by policing, sweeping, blowing, etc. as necessary

Essential Functions:

• Performs upkeep of floors including carpet cleaning, deodorizing and sanitizing in a timely manner as to allow time for other duties
• Strips, seals and waxes tile floors as necessary
• Inspects hallways daily for needed carpet cleaning
• Performs community trash removal at start of each work day
• Performs all duties at a reasonable pace allowing for safety and attention to detail
• Performs routine maintenance and repair throughout the community as directed to include: plumbing, replacing bulbs, check and replaces A/C filters and fuses, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to supervisor
• Report all hazardous conditions to supervisor or appropriate manager immediately
• Notifies supervisor of shortage or supplies
• Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, and visitors
• Subject to recall after hours and to be on-call for weekends and holidays in the event that a maintenance emergency arises
• Obtains proper authorization prior to the entry of any apartment
• Reports all on-the-job injuries according to company procedure
• When interacting with residents and/or family members, is mindful of the Resident’s Rights to Privacy and resident confidentiality
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings as required
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, if applicable
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma
• One-year experience in a related field
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Must know how to use a wide variety of maintenance equipment that are necessary tools of performing the job at hand
• Must be patient and able to work with ill, disabled, or emotionally upset senior residents within the community
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours to get a problem solved or job completed

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com