Senior Maintenance Technician

Verbal Beginnings; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Plan

Wellness Program

Job summary

Verbal Beginnings is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our facilities serving autistic children across Maryland and Virginia centers. The role focuses on preventive maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and architectural systems to ensure safe, compliant environments for our children and staff.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of healthcare maintenance experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• HVAC, plumbing, electrical maintenance experience; healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on architectural, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Oversee safety systems including alarms and emergency lighting; ensure proper functioning.
• Carry out carpentry and fabrication tasks as needed for maintaining structures and fixtures.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and inventory; use CMMS.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Maintenance

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Autism awareness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or facilities management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized maintenance management software

Google Calendar

Job description

Overview

About Us

Verbal Beginnings is here to make a difference and give every child a chance. Our philosophy of changing lives and commitment to our core values has been the driving force that has allowed us to make an impact for an entire decade. It’s the same commitment to care with an expanding footprint that allows us to serve even more amazing kiddos and their families than ever before!

Our Mission

Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our healthcare team to provide maintenance support for our facilities for autistic children. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of architectural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance practices.

Location

Columbia, Maryland (home base). Will require travel between Maryland and Virginia centers (Columbia, Millersville, Lanham, Annapolis, Rockville, Frederick, Alexandria & Chantilly VA) plus future locations outside of the Washington D.C. metro area.

Schedule

Normal working hours 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional after-hours or weekend work will be required. On call 24/7 for immediate emergency response. Ability to work flexible schedules as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays - 25 Days Off Per Year!
• Professionally-Managed 401(K) Plan
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

Responsibilities

Some of the key duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician are:

• Perform high-quality routine maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of architectural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and other facility equipment.
• Oversees and assists the facility's safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and other safety equipment, to ensure their proper functioning.
• Performs carpentry work as necessary to build, install, and repair structures and fixtures using wood and other materials
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner, troubleshooting and resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
• Perform regular Environment of Care (EOC) rounding and regular inspections of the Centers.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, maintenance logs, and equipment inventory.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management software.
• Detailed oriented data entry into the computerized maintenance and management system.
• Develops estimates for a variety of repairs by determining the cost of projects (or work requests) by analyzing plans, researching costs, and gathering estimates.
• Inventories Facilities Management equipment and EVS supplies as needed and reports conditions and status.
• Attends meetings as needed, or as assigned by supervisory chain.
• Takes calls as assigned for emergencies.
• Performs duty of care in performance of duties and maintains equipment appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with associates, end users, and leadership regarding maintenance schedules, project updates, and Facilities Management activities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with contractors, vendors, landlords and other service providers to ensure deficiencies and work requests and work orders are completed in a timely fashion.
• Ability to schedule work activities through Google calendar ensuring applicable stakeholders are informed and prepared.
• Adheres to department policies, procedures, manufacturer standards, quality standards and safety standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field is preferred.
• 6+ yrs of experience in maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance practices (healthcare setting is preferred).
• Technical knowledge of various equipment, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ability to work in an environment with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities.

Physical Demands

The Maintenance Technician will be required to perform a variety of physical activities, including standing, walking, lifting, and bending, as well as being able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Verbal Beginnings’ personnel policies, procedures, and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Verbal Beginnings’ employment opportunities are provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) are made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

Salary Range

USD $36,500.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.