Maintenance Technician

Friendship Health; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their team in Salem, VA. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment, ensuring the safety and comfort of all occupants. Your expertise in residential and light commercial painting, along with your knowledge of building systems like plumbing and HVAC, will be essential. The position requires physical activity, including lifting heavy objects and responding to emergency calls. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in maintenance, painting, and repair.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot facility equipment.
• Repair and maintain building systems including plumbing and HVAC.
• Available for 24-hour emergency calls and on-call duties.

Skills

Residential and light commercial painting

Sheetrock repair

Color matching

Wallpaper repair and installation

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Safety standards (OSHA)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Safety equipment

Job description

3730 Richfield Ln, Salem, VA 24153, USA Req #1638

Friday, April 18, 2025

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our Friendship Richfield team, located in Salem, VA. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment.

• Residential and light commercial painting, sheetrock repair, and color matching
• Wallpaper repair and installation
• Service equipment, consistently paying attention to pertinent details and thereby minimizing the amount of work to be redone and also reducing the amount of equipment repair work
• Demonstrates working knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts. Always follows Friendship Retirement Community guidelines when purchasing needed materials and supplies
• Repairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupants
• Immediately reports all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
• Develops and maintains a current knowledge of building systems. Typical areas include but are not limited to the following: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Roofs, Doors and Locks, and Fire Alarms
• Identifies problems in the building systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdowns
• Works harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfort
• Uses all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes required in the performance of work assignments. Consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHA
• Is available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather. Is required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating schedule

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid, unencumbered Virginia Driver’s License required
• 3-5 years experience in residential and light commercial painting, sheetrock repair, and color matching. Also must have knowledge of wallpaper repair and installation
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.