Maintenance Technician

Acadia Healthcare; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician in Riverdale, GA to perform routine and preventive facility maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repairs to ensure safe operations across sites.

The role requires hands-on tool use, strict safety practices, and the ability to respond to emergencies as a back-up call person. A high school diploma and maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment and fire alarm systems.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and complete reports as requested.
• Handle plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical repairs as needed.
• Back-up for call person in case of emergency and respond timely.

Skills

General maintenance

Safety awareness

Emergency responsiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Plumbing tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

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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