Maintenance Technician

Westbrook Health Services, Inc.; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time-off

Paid training

Job summary

Westbrook Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to upkeep facilities, perform plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks, and coordinate repairs.

The role includes inspecting buildings, managing heating/plumbing systems, and implementing preventive maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operations. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED with technical discipline preferred, and relevant experience; a driver’s license is required for responsibilities and site

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; certificate in technical discipline preferred (maintenance mechanic/millwright, hvac, carpentry, etc).
• Five years of relevant work experience without certification; two years with certification.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify issues.
• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Manage heating and plumbing systems to guarantee functionality.
• Plan and schedule repairs.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.
• Assemble, repair, maintain, and move furniture and fixtures.
• Report hazardous conditions and maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Follow safety practices and use safety equipment as required.
• Assist in directing work and training maintenance helpers
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and maintain purchase records
• Maintain records and logs of daily activities
• Assist with agency events as needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate preferred

5 years experience without certification; 2 years with certification

Job description

Nature of Work

A Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep of a facility. They are skilled in a variety of areas including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems. Duties include inspecting buildings, maintaining inventory, and scheduling and completing repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Manage heating and plumbing systems to guarantee functionality.
• Plan and schedule repairs.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.
• Assembles, repairs, maintains, and moves furniture, such as desks, cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, and related fittings and fixtures.
• Inspects facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Follows safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Assists in directing the work and training of maintenance helpers
• Monitors inventory, orders supplies, and maintains purchase records within authorized budget.
• Maintains records and logs of daily activities.
• Assists with agency special events, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; certificate in technical discipline preferred maintenance mechanic/millwright, hvac, carpentry, etc.
• Five years of relevant work experience without certification, two years with certification
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge Of

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Principles and practices of record-keeping.
• Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.

Ability To

• Perform semi-skilled facility maintenance.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• Maintain records and files on work performed.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.

Licenses And Certifications

• Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment.

Physical Demands

Must possess: strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate a variety of tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to distinguish colors in wiring; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and to operate tools and equipment. Incumbents in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and inspect work sites. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

Summary

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Benefits

• Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident and pet insurance coverage options.
• Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.