Maintenance Technician

Harboroaks; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Reading, Berks County is hiring for a full-time evening maintenance position. The role requires performing routine maintenance tasks such as plumbing, carpentry, and handling emergency equipment inspections and repairs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and some experience in maintenance or facility operations. The position involves a Monday through Friday schedule with rotating weekends, and emphasizes safety and tool knowledge.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment including plumbing.
• Respond as back-up for emergency calls to ensure safety.
• Maintain emergency power equipment and inspect fire alarm systems.

Skills

Maintenance or facility operations experience

Knowledge of tools and safe use

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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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