Maintenance Technician-Trinity Fairwood

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc. in Trinity Community at Fairwood is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform multi-craft maintenance across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and equipment repair in a senior living setting.

The role requires preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and installation work while coordinating with vendors and maintaining safety standards; on-call duties may be required to support residents and property operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years in a maintenance role.
• Valid driver's license; ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and building systems to ensure reliability.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or mechanical components.
• Install, align, and balance new equipment; repair buildings, floors, or stairs.
• Read blueprints and schematics; follow maintenance manuals and checklists.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment as needed for repairs.
• Provide grounds keeping, housekeeping, and on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Detail Oriented

Judgment

Problem Solving

Reliability

Safety Awareness

Technical Aptitude

Time Management

On-call Readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Community Name: Trinity Community at Fairwood

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting, boiler making, insulating, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment and repairing buildings, floors or stairs.

Essential Functions Statement(s) Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate Inspects, operates, or tests machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary Assembles, installs, or repairs wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment Inspects drives, motors, and belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, or performs routine maintenance actions, following checklists Cleans or lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery Adjusts functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges Repairs or replaces defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassembles equipment Records type and cost of maintenance or repair work Maintains and repairs specialized equipment and machinery Dismantles devices to access and removes defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools Plans and lays out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams Operates cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts Paints or repairs roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures Provides grounds keeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal, as needed Performs general cleaning of buildings or properties Tests and treats water supply, as needed Sets up and operates machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools Aligns and balances new equipment after installation Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using appropriate measuring instruments Assists in training maintenance personnel and subcontractors Fabricates or repairs counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings Grinds and reseats valves using appropriate tools Lays brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures Assembles boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools Performs routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency Installs equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings Positions, attaches, or blows insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects Responsible for the inventory, management and oversight of supplies, equipment and records In addition to regular work schedule must be available for on-call duty Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):

Required Experience: A proven and demonstrated history of three (3) or more years in a similar position within the maintenance field

Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills

Certifications & Licenses: Must possess a valid driver's license; Technical certificates in mechanical, electrical, carpentry or HVAC preferred; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation

Other Requirements: Must be available for on-call duty; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, other health care staff members and outside vendors; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

At United Church Homes, It's All About Spirit. As a United Church Homes team member, you help foster a spirit of unity across our communities and a commitment to person-centered care at every level of our organization. We know you have a passion for changing lives and enhancing the well-being of our residents. As a result, we want to help you reach the fullest potential in your career. Here, your gifts and talents are appreciated. Your dedication to relationship-building is valued. At United Church Homes you are just as important as our residents, and together we provide care that nurtures, encourages and creates a sense of community. From the nurses, dietitians, therapists, housekeepers, and others who touch residents' lives on a daily basis, to the administrators and office staff, we share a common goal: excellence in all we do.