Maintenance Technician

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan seeks a Maintenance Technician for the Village of Oakman Manor in Detroit, MI. The role involves routine inspection, preventive maintenance, and repairs to facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure safety and reliability for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and basic computer/maintenance software skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate a computer and maintenance software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Certification in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is a plus.
• On-call for maintenance emergencies may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment to determine repairs or maintenance.
• Operate, test, maintain and repair mechanical devices, machinery, and tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly and buildings safe.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical and gas appliances, systems, and fixtures.
• Move heavy furniture and equipment following safety procedures.
• Input work requests in the electronic system.
• Install equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency.
• Follow safety policies and regulations and Presbyterian Villages procedures.
• Attend meetings and training to stay informed on current information and skill development.

Skills

Maintenance experience

On-call availability

Safety awareness

Maintenance software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based, premier nonprofit organization providing senior living and services in Michigan, has a great opportunity to join our team as the Maintenance Technician at the Village of Oakman Manor, Detroit Michigan. We invite you to help us create new possibilities for quality living for the seniors we serve.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installs, repairs and/or maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, building systems and outside environment. Assists with the overall up keep of the community and grounds. Excellent opportunity for a team player that can provide maintenance support in a professional and confidential manner. Experience working in senior housing industry plus.

Responsibilities

1. Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
2. Inspect, operate, test, maintains and repairs mechanical devices, machinery, equipment and tools.
3. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
4. Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery.
5. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
6. Installs, assembles, repairs and maintains electrical and gas appliances, equipment, systems, fixtures, lights, electronic components, plumbing systems and fixtures.
7. Paint or repair surfaces, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
8. Maintain by providing landscaping (trimming, cutting, weeding, & planting) and snow removal(plowing, shoveling, and salting) to ensure their appearance and safety for employees, residents and visitors.
9. Fabricates, installs, repairs, maintains and replaces structural items such as counters, cabinets, partitions, floor and ceiling tile, gutters, roofs, etc.
10. Prepares assigned areas for various activities and events by clearing and/or rearranging furniture, setting up equipment, removing trash, etc.
11. Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and looking for hazards.
12. Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies following safety procedures.
13. Input work requests and detailed information in electronic system.
14. Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of buildings.
15. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
16. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to, Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures, Safety policies and procedures, Federal, state and local regulations.
17. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience:

One to two years related experience in maintenance required.

Computer Skills

Ability to operate a computer and operate maintenance software.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

Certification in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC a plus.

Other Requirements

On-call for maintenance emergencies required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand
• Walk
• Climb
• Squat/Kneel
• Bend
• Handling / Fingering
• Lift/Carry 50 lbs. minimum (occasionally)
• Push/Pull 50 lbs. minimum (up to 100 lbs. occasionally)
• Vision(Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)