Facilities Services Technician (East Madison) Full-time

POSITION OVERVIEW

AM Shift Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

The Facilities Services Technician position is responsible performing routine building maintenance tasks. Includes but not limited to tasks in the areas of building and equipment repairs painting carpentry; electrical; heating ventilation air conditioning and plumbing.

The ideal candidate possesses good mechanical abilities willingness to perform routine tasks and work with minimal supervision. Preferable candidate has general building maintenance experience or specialized training in HVAC plumbing carpentry electrical and painting.

This position reports to Facilities Services Supervisor

MISSION STATEMENT

We are Called to serve a thriving community where seniors live with dignity connection and purpose.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES of a Facilities Services Technician (not an all inclusive list):

• Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed mechanical and/or cosmetic repairs.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets incandescent fluorescent and LED bulbs and tubes ballasts sockets fuses minor appliances cords etc.) using appropriate hand power or specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains faucets and toilets replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices etc.).
• Performs minor painting carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush sprayer or roller to apply paints stains and varnishes apply cement patch install/adjust door closures and perform repairs to trim/doors).
• Installs repairs and/or replaces appliances (e.g. refrigerators ranges hoods microwaves washer/dryer etc.)
• Moves reconfigures installs and positions furniture for residents and/or staff. (e.g. furniture wall panels work surfaces storage bins lighting file cabinets tables podiums and AV equipment etc.
• Repairs modifies and replaces damaged or missing parts to sheet metal fixtures and equipment (e.g. ducts diffusers metal cabinets doors covers framing to provide safe efficient operation of equipment.
• Replaces and repairs ceiling tiles and ceiling grid systems to correct damaged stained or broken tiles.
• Removes blockages to drains and toilets to restore the flow and drainage of waste water and products using appropriate tools and materials (e.g. hand electrical and sewer snakes plunger etc.).
• Prioritize work orders/work requests and complete them in a timely manner.
• Performs maintenance of sidewalks and building entrances in winter by shoveling snow spreading salt and operating snow removal equipment to clear walks and entrances.
• Monitors trash area for waste services; including but not limited to trash rooms compactors and recyclable bins to manage them for service pick-up.
• Install test and or troubleshoot resident personal life safety systems.
• Repair install and maintain metal and wood doors locks and closures using various hand power and specialty tools.
• Performs routine system management testing and system response to facility life safety systems including but not limited to fire detection notification and suppression systems.
• Responds to facility or environmental emergencies including but not limited to power outages water events gas leaks and elevator emergencies.
• Required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs during off-duty hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS of a Facilities Services Technician

• Experience in a facilities technician maintenance or similar position.
• Experience in technical and mechanical problem solving.
• Works closely with a diverse elderly population handling a variety of requests.
• Understands and contributes to the goals and objectives set by the organization to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency while meeting performance expectations of the department.
• Meets deadlines and ensure quality of work orders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; attention to detail prioritization organization and multi-tasking.
• Basic computer skills i.e. email work management applications etc.
• Required to participate in the rotating on-call schedule. Willingness to work overtime hours as needed - Some weekends could be mandatory.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.
• Associates or Technical degree preferred not required. All relatable experience will be considered.

Required Experience:

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