Maintenance Technician - Northeast Arc

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Summary: Performs preventive and general maintenance duties and repairs on equipment and properties to maintain the physical condition and appearance of the property and ensure safety standards. Ensures work is completed in compliance with EPA, Hazmat and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs various maintenance and preventative functions including minor repairs that don’t require a license in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, painting, and HVAC issues. preventative repairs and monitor facility problems.
• Maintains equipment to function properly and comply with all safety standards.
• Maintains repair van and monitors inventory supplies.
• Assists with snow removal during all hours determined by the weather and designated by the supervisor.
• Paints and repairs interior wall finishes and minor flooring damage.
• Purchases required supplies and materials to complete various projects.
• Maintains lighting by installing light bulbs and ballasts.
• Maintains building accessibility and appearance by picking up litter and removing ice and snow from walkways and parking lots.
• Completes special requests by hauling furniture, files and boxes; moving and setting up appliances; and preparing rooms for meetings.
• Maintains building interior, equipment, fixtures, walls, ceiling, woodwork and caulking.
• Provide on-call assistance for facility-related emergencies after regular business hours. Notifies appropriate personnel and follows safety protocols.
• Creates updates and closes work orders in a timely fashion.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED, previous experience in a maintenance capacity desired. Technical school or maintenance-related certifications are a plus.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Experienced in operating equipment such as snow blowers, lawn mowers and small hand tools. Effective written and oral communication skills. Able to work well with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures. Attention to detail and pleasant customer service skills are necessary. Possesses adequate knowledge of plumbing, electrical and heating standards practices. Basic knowledge of general carpentry. Computer proficient. Availability to work on-call and weekend coverage. Valid state motor vehicle operator's license.

Physical Demands:

This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.