Maintenance Technician

Summit BHC; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician to safeguard and repair the facility and its equipment. You will handle plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical tasks while following safety procedures and maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in maintenance or facility operations. Certifications (electrical/plumbing/HVAC) and CPR/First Aid may be required; a valid driver's license may

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years’ experience in maintenance or facility operations.
• Knowledge of standard and safe maintenance practices; ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Licensure/certification in electrical, plumbing or HVAC preferred.
• Valid state drivers license (if required).
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification may be required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine maintenance and repair on facilities and equipment (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical repairs, painting, signage, etc.).
• Keep general plant and facilities in good repair and safe condition.
• Complete work orders and hazard reports promptly; report safety hazards immediately.
• Store and manage maintenance supplies; follow preventative maintenance schedules.
• Inspect/employ emergency power equipment; test generators weekly; maintain fire alarm systems and extinguishers; monitor lighting.
• Assist with parking lot, landscaping, and room setup for meetings; on-call and weekend coverage as needed.
• Coordinate with external contractors and assist with client transports if requested.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Hand and power tools

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Multimeter

Ladder safety

Job description

**About the Job:**PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the facilities and equipment in an efficient manner to ensure a safe environment in adherence to established facility, federal, state, local and regulatory standards, laws, and policies. Performs routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.**Roles and Responsibilities:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Performs daily routine maintenance and repair on the facilities and equipment to include plumbing, sheet rock, electrical, carpentry, mechanical equipment repair, painting, sign making and changing, etc.,* Maintains general plant and facilities in good repair, ensuring a safe, clean and comfortable environment.* Completes work orders and hazard reports in timely and efficient manner. Reports and fixes equipment malfunctions or breakdowns and all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to the director immediately.* Ensures maintenance supplies are ordered, locally picked up or obtained and properly stored in maintenance area.* Follows up-to-date preventative maintenance and repair schedule and completes report.* Assists in maintaining parking lot and sidewalks, lawn care and landscaping as needed.* Inspects and maintains emergency power equipment, tests/starts generator once a week and maintains equipment; ensure inspection and maintenance of fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and records data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; checks condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspects and maintains lighting system throughout facility.* Inspects and maintains plumbing system, replaces or repairs faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repairs or refinishes furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.* Assures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of workday, etc.* Assists with ongoing compliance with fire and disaster drills and actual situation preparedness-conducting required drills as directed.* Prepares rooms for meetings and arranges furniture for facility functions.* Available to be on-call and work weekends as necessary* Works with external contractors as requested.* Assists with client transports as requested.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** High school diploma or equivalent required.* Two or more years’ experience in maintenance or facility operations required; health care facility preferred.* Knowledge of standard and safe maintenance practices, procedures, and tools in the general building/maintenance trades.* Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.**LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:*** Certification or licensure in trade such as electrical, plumbing or HVAC, etc. preferred* Valid state driver's license (if required by state and facility).* CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification may be required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).* First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.**WORK LOCATION:**This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.**SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:**This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Ivory Plains Recovery Center?Ivory Plains Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Ivory Plains Recovery Center is an EOE.