Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Tech

Reports to:

Executive Director

Maintain in good repair the physical operation, structural integrity, safety and security of our Facility Homes and Corporate Office. The Maintenance Manager is expected to manage maintenance as a whole, immediately respond to critical situations, take initiative when observing a need, actively observe and demonstrate attentiveness to facility needs. Must communicate effectively with the Regional Facilities Director and all Executive Directors, assist them in monitoring facility maintenance, act as a support mechanism for the Executive Director and Regional Facilities Director regarding all facility issues.

Be creative, flexible, and be on call for emergencies after hours and on weekends.

• Represent Frontida with professionalism, embracing Frontida’s culture, which includes “treating others as you would like to be treated”.
• Ensure compliance with DHS 83 and related regulations regarding facility maintenance and resident safety.
• Manage renovation projects: propose budgets, gather bids, price and recommend materials, and install those materials.
• Maintain buildings and systems, correcting problems on interior and exterior areas.
• Track all repair issues using the “Work order” program.
• Report maintenance spending to the Executive Director per purchasing policy, including receipts and variances.
• Communicate vital facility maintenance information to the Regional Facilities Director.
• Regularly report daily activities and facility needs to the Executive Director.
• Coordinate with outside appliance maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation of appliances.
• Contribute to cooperative, coordinated maintenance activities within the department and with other Frontida departments.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance practices for all equipment and structures.
• Perform repairs such as carpets, walls, ceilings, equipment, appliances, HVAC systems, security systems, electrical, plumbing, painting, basic carpentry, and cement work.
• Maintain lawns, trim and edge grounds, prune shrubs, apply fertilizers and insecticides, and coordinate with contracted landscapers or snow removal services.
• Operate company vehicles, trailers, and lawn care equipment safely.
• Use and maintain appropriate equipment to complete work, adapting as needed.
• Follow safety practices and use required safety equipment.
• Maintain harmonious relations with existing and new employees.
• Recommend improvements to facility-related company policies and procedures.
• Stay informed of building maintenance industry trends, DHS 83 regulations, and life safety equipment compliance.
• Communicate appropriate information to new maintenance personnel about company policies and department practices.
• Maintain a professional image consistent with Frontida, Inc.
• Ensure operations conform to advertised policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report identified problems or concerns to the appropriate department promptly.

• Tell the Truth
• Work Hard
• Follow the Rules
• Love Others
• Have Fun

• Successfully complete the probationary period.
• Be flexible and able to work alone when necessary.
• Use critical thinking to solve problems.
• Have expert knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in construction, maintenance, and repair within assigned areas.
• Understand occupational hazards, safety standards, and applicable practices.
• Keep accurate records of tools purchased.
• Know how to utilize and care for materials and equipment.
• Demonstrate Frontida’s culture and extraordinary care toward residents.

• Stand, sit, and walk for long periods.
• Climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl with full range of motion.
• Use all hand and arm functions.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.