Maintenance Specialist

Job Details
- Job Location:

Great Falls, MT 59405;
Position Type:
Full Time;
Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.50 Hourly;
Job Shift: Day

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Community, including all common areas, exterior and apartments, grounds and fire, life, and safety equipment, and assisting in emergency preparedness.

• Respond to scheduled and on-call maintenance requests to common area and apartments.
• Maintain the building, equipment, and exterior to excellent standards.
• Routine floor covering cleaning and painting.
• Winterize and de-winterize the community to protect from winter temperatures and storms. Respond to inclement weather promptly.
• Manage special projects which may be required to maintain or enhance the Community.
• Assist in performing housekeeping responsibilities as needed regarding maintenance and upkeep.
• Ensure that annual safety equipment inspections are completed per regulations.
• Help ensure that apartments are rent-ready for resident move-ins.
• Utilize the Community’s plant maintenance software, TEL’s, daily to manage work orders and assist with preventative maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management company or other Community leadership.
• Supervisory Responsibility:
  None.

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in facility maintenance work with an emphasis on repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems and drywall, or combination of experience, training, and education.

• Ability to understand and comply with health and safety regulations, including those specific to elder care facilities.
• Broad range of technical skills, from repairing HVAC systems and electrical fixtures to plumbing and carpentry.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain systems to ensure they are operating reliably and efficiently.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance. The ability to quickly adapt and solve problems as they arise.
• Must know how to respond to emergencies such as power outages, or natural disasters.
• Capable of interacting positively with residents, understanding, and respecting their needs for privacy and comfort.