Maintenance Technician

Harboroaks; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician for a full-time, 40-hour week with an evening schedule in Reading, PA. The role includes routine facility maintenance, preventive tasks, and minor repair work across trades to keep the building and equipment in safe, reliable condition.

Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools safely, assisting with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks, and serving as back-up for on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and mechanical work.
• Back-up for on-call responsibilities; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and complete reports as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, fire alarm systems, lighting, and plumbing fixtures; document results.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Electrical basics

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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