Maintenance Technician

Acadia Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Reading, PA is seeking a full-time maintenance worker for an evening schedule (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday with rotating weekends. You will perform routine and specialized maintenance across facility and equipment, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma, maintenance experience, and knowledge of standard trades. You will act as back-up for emergency calls and ensure safe operation of tools and systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in general trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe manner.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule and complete reports as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment and fire alarm systems.
• Back-up for call person in case of emergency and respond appropriately.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing and furniture as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Tool handling

Safety knowledge

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

This is a fulltime position at 40 hours per week. This is an evening schedule position working Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.

Purpose Statement

Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.

Essential Functions

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.
• Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.
• Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinishe furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.

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