Maintenance Technician

Position

Maintenance Technician I - Full Time

Durham, NC

707

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Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment (including HVAC and refrigeration equipment), physical structures, pipe and electrical systems.

• Works with Director of Plant Operation on scheduling refurbishing of cottages/apartments.
• Works with Director Plant Operation with daily assignments of work orders.
• Keep Director of Plant Operations informed of daily operations of the department.
• Meets with staff on a daily schedule to adjust work demands, if needed.
• Works with Director of Plant Operation on special Projects that may be assigned.
• Ability to use HVAC/R test equipment to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Ability to use refrigeration recycling equipment.
• Ability to use HVAC/R certificate number to purchase refrigerant, utilizing company purchasing process.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on equipment and machinery as assigned.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Ability to read building blue prints.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures.

• You will be expected to greet all warmly, by name and with a smile.
• You will be expected to treat everyone with courteous respect.
• You will strive to anticipate our resident’s needs and act accordingly.
• You will listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• You will hold yourself and others accountable.
• You will make our residents feel important.
• You will embrace and value everyone’s differences.
• You will ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• You will maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• You will pay attention to details.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required to be certified as a Level II HVAC & R Technician.
• Two year degree in mechanical systems, refrigeration/air conditioning maintenance preferred.
• Must be CPR certified within 30 days of employment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Health/Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 128+ hours of annual Paid Time Off PLUS Holiday Pay and PTO Sell Back/Cash-in
• Choices of affordable and comprehensive Health Insurance options for Employee, Child, Family and/or Spouse
• Prescription Drugs Plan
• Vision Plan
• 403b Plan with employer matching program
• Group Term Life/AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• PTO and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short-Term Disability Insurance, Cancer, Critical Illness and Whole Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan that is attached to the medical benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services
• Reduced fees for onsite Massage Therapist and Chiropractor
• Payroll Deduction for Meals (onsite dining room)
• Access to resident pool, fitness center and scenic walking trails

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.