Senior Maintenance Technician

David & Margaret Youth and Family Services; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to ensure the functionality of buildings and equipment in a therapeutic environment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, providing leadership to a team, and ensuring a safe and secure setting for adolescent youth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, along with the ability to lift heavy objects and navigate various physical demands. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference while enjoying a full-time position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in institutional maintenance required.
• Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, automotive, and welding skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on buildings, equipment, and vehicles.
• Provide leadership and training to Maintenance Technicians.
• Conduct plumbing installations and repairs.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Automotive maintenance

Welding

Electrical installations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

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Summary/Objective

Responsible for performing a wide variety of routine maintenance on buildings, equipment, and vehicles to keep them functional. Provides leadership, direction, and training to Maintenance Technicians.

Essential Functions

• Tours buildings, equipment, and grounds daily to check for problems; determines priorities and makes repairs; discusses problems with Maintenance Supervisor
• Provides input in planning maintenance programs and purchasing proper maintenance tools
• Ability to perform plumbing installations: such as installing toilets and drain lines
• Repair and erect wall partitions, shelves, fences, floors, doors, and other related items
• Performs routine carpentry work, installs equipment, routine welding, paint/decorate interior and exterior surfaces, moves furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Assists in routine maintenance of vehicles, including checking/replenishing fluids, checking tire pressure, cleaning, and taking vehicles for repairs that cannot be made by staff
• Provides training on an “as needed” basis for Maintenance Technicians
• Ability to perform major electrical installations such as new lighting installations and rewiring of building electrical systems
• Janitorial duties including cleaning residences, schools, and offices
• Acts as “Maintenance-on-call” when directed by supervisor
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

Work Environment

This job operates in an adolescent residential therapeutic environment. The position will interact with adolescent youth who have experienced multiple traumas and have significant mental health and behavioral issues. Periodic travel to other nearby facilities may be required to ensure they are secured.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Frequent walking on slope hills, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, stooping, standing, twisting, climbing, crawling, reaching, walking, driving, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Occasional typing, running, writing, and sitting.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One or more years’ experience in institutional maintenance
• Knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, automotive, and welding skills

Other Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license and good driving record
• Car insurance valid in California
• Clear background checks (e.g., DOJ, Child Abuse, Licensing), physical, and drug screening

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Individual and Family Services