River Place Facility - Maintenance Technician

Acadia Healthcare; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVPL in LaPlace, LA is seeking a maintenance technician to perform routine and specific maintenance services across facilities and equipment. The role covers plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical repairs, with emergency backup responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and prior maintenance experience, along with knowledge of standard trades and safe tool use. The position is on-site and duties include upcoming preventive maintenance and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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 equipment repair or similar.
• Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency and respond timely.
• Handle all equipment safely and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedule and complete reports as requested.
• Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/generate weekly, and maintain fire alarm systems and extinguishers.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing systems and repair fixtures as needed.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Hand and power tools

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Painting tools

Job description

Overview

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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