Maintenance Technician (PRN)

Acadia Healthcare; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance and repair tasks within their facilities. Responsibilities include plumbing, carpentry, and equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in facility operations, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
• Knowledge of standard practices and procedures in building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment and fire alarm systems.
• Handle plumbing repairs and maintain lighting systems.

Skills

Knowledge of standard practices

Safe use of tools

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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 refinish furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.

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

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.