Maintenance Technician

Collington, A Kendal Affiliate, located on a beautiful 125-acre campus in Mitchellville, Maryland, is a Life Plan Community enriched in diversity that offers an active lifestyle for independent living and person‑centered continuing care for assisted living and memory support. Collington's vision is to thrive as a community of people living, working and serving together, bringing alive a spirit of collaboration, generosity and mutual respect in our relationships and decision‑making.

• Perform routine inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance on all facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.
• Address maintenance requests from residents, staff, and management promptly.
• Conduct minor repairs, including but not limited to painting, carpentry, and drywall patching.
• Replace light bulbs, fix leaky faucets, and handle other basic maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, building codes, and facility policies and procedures.
• Properly utilize basic hand tools in a safe and effective manner, ensuring compliance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Conduct safety checks and respond to any hazards or emergency maintenance issues.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Ensure minimal disruption to residents when performing maintenance tasks in their living spaces.
• Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor when interacting with residents and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of common areas, grounds, and walkways.
• Assist with landscaping, snow removal, and other seasonal outdoor maintenance.
• Ensure that all common areas are safe, clean, and properly maintained.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless facility operations.
• Communicate effectively with facility leadership regarding major repairs, equipment needs, or safety concerns.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical training or certification in building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in maintenance, preferably in a healthcare, senior living, or residential facility environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, general carpentry, and facility repairs.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and OSHA safety certifications) are a plus.

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, which will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

• A comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Plans
• 403 (b) Tax Deferred Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation, Sick Leave & Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistant Program
• Scholarship opportunities

Salary:
Up to $22.61 - $25.69 based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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