Maintenance Technician

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Onaway (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Technician at Lynn Street Manor in Onaway, Michigan. This role will maintain and repair building systems, grounds, and equipment to support a safe, comfortable senior living environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1–2 years of maintenance experience, computer skills, and a valid driver's license; certifications in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC are a plus. On-call for emergencies is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of maintenance experience required.
• Ability to operate a computer and maintenance software.
• Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation.
• Electrical, plumbing, or HVAC certification is a plus.
• On-call for maintenance emergencies required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment to determine repairs.
• Repair mechanical devices, machinery, and building systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep systems and buildings efficient.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical and gas appliances and fixtures.
• Maintain landscaping and snow removal for safety.
• Move heavy items and set up equipment for activities.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

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 Full Time Maintenance Technician at Lynn Street Manor, Onaway, 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

• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
• Inspect, operate, test, maintains and repairs mechanical devices, machinery, equipment and tools.
• 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.
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Installs, assembles, repairs and maintains electrical and gas appliances, equipment, systems, fixtures, lights, electronic components, plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Paint or repair surfaces, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• 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.
• Fabricates, installs, repairs, maintains and replaces structural items such as counters, cabinets, partitions, floor and ceiling tile, gutters, roofs, etc.
• Prepares assigned areas for various activities and events by clearing and/or rearranging furniture, setting up equipment, removing trash, etc.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and looking for hazards.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies following safety procedures.
• Input work requests and detailed information in electronic system.
• Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of buildings.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to, Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures, Safety policies and procedures, Federal, state and local regulations.
• 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)