Maintenance Technician

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health Center is looking for a Maintenance Worker to join their team in Macon. The role involves various maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, and general repairs to ensure facilities are operational and safe. Ideal candidates are skilled, self-motivated, and able to collaborate with other team members while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate efficiently in both written and oral form.
• Must have a valid State of Georgia driver's license.
• Basic computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs for facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair locks and other equipment.
• Service kitchen appliances and emergency equipment.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Safety Standards

Technical Skills

Education

GED or high school education

HVAC/EPA Certification

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our maintenance team. We believe that each team member contributes directly to the growth and success of our communities and believe that our teams are what set us apart from our competition. We strive to be above industry standards in everything we do. If you are skilled and a hard worker, then prepare yourself for the next chapter in your life.

Job Location and Hours:

175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217 – 8:30 am-5:00 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs repair or general maintenance work of facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at various sites including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, glazier, and painting tasks.
• Performs minor repairs, troubleshooting, and adjustment of locks on cabinets, locks, closets, and desks.
• Repairs door hinges, cleans plugged key slots, and changes filters on ventilating, heating, and air conditioning units.
• Services kitchen, appliances, and emergency equipment, reporting mechanical malfunctions to the party for action.
• Exercises discretion to identify projects that need higher skilled crafts individual's services.
• Assists in obtaining quotes and arranging for services of outside vendors as needed; annotates and updates work logs for specific site requirements.
• Activates and deactivates building alarms and responds to alarm calls after and during regular work hours.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

• Ability to drive and operate State-owned motor vehicles.
• Safely operate State vehicles and /or construction equipment in all weather conditions.
• Communicate efficiently and fluently in both written and oral form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Follow orders and complete work assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Apply methods, practices, and procedures in preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, renovation, and minor construction of buildings and utilities.
• Assist other trade personnel in their work.
• Observe, record, and report unsafe working conditions.
• Follow safety standards in working with multiple services, tools, and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematics as they relate to buildings and utility services systems.
• Ability to use efficiently various power and hand tools.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED or high school education or some technical training experiences.
• A valid State of Georgia driver's license.
• Basic office computer skills, word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
• PREFERRED: HVAC/EPA Certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• The employee must be able to climb ladders and work in high, precarious places up to elevations of 20 feet.

Additional Information:

The Application Process:

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment:

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require all employees to frequently wash their hands, and sanitize common areas, this will keep all employees and clients safe.

Diversity and Inclusion:

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace:

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.