Maintenance Technician

Overview

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based, premier nonprofit organization providing senior living and services in Michigan, has a great opportunity to join our team as a full-time Maintenance Technician at Oakman Manor, Detroit, Michigan. We invite you to help us create new possibilities for quality living for the seniors we serve.

Location:

Oakman Manor, Detroit, Michigan. This position involves installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, building systems, and the outside environment, with responsibility for upkeep of the community and grounds.

• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine the necessity of repairs or maintenance.
• Inspect, operate, test, maintain, and repair mechanical devices, machinery, equipment and tools.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, consulting repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Install, assemble, repair and maintain electrical and gas appliances, equipment, systems, fixtures, lights, electronic components, plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Paint or repair surfaces, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Provide landscaping and snow removal to ensure appearance and safety for employees, residents, and visitors.
• Fabricate, install, repair, maintain, and replace structural items such as counters, cabinets, partitions, floor and ceiling tile, gutters, roofs, etc.
• Prepare assigned areas for activities and events by clearing and/or rearranging furniture, setting up equipment, removing trash, etc.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours and identifying hazards.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies following safety procedures.
• Input work requests and detailed information into the electronic system.
• Install equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of buildings.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities to stay informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures, including Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures, Safety policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• One to two years of related experience in maintenance required.

• Ability to operate a computer and maintenance software.

• Valid Driver s License and reliable transportation required.
• Certification in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is a plus.

• On-call for maintenance emergencies required.

• Stand
• Walk
• Climb
• Squat/Kneel
• Bend
• Handling / Fingering
• Lift/Carry 50 lbs. minimum (occasional)
• Push/Pull 50 lbs. minimum (up to 100 lbs. occasionally)
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

About Presbyterian Villages Of Michigan:
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization celebrating its 80th Anniversary in 2025. PVM provides senior living and related services across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and co-sponsors regional Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).