Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Overview

Come Join Our Dynamic Team! Are you looking for a way to advance your career? Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve? Do you value quality relationships, excellent customer service and integrity? If so, we want to meet you! La Posada is looking for a full time, Maintenance Worker to join our dynamic Maintenance department.

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
• 50% discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school
• Scholarship program. Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, plus a yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards.

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to semi-skilled routine maintenance, repair, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry and other related tasks. The Maintenance Worker works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

• General maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities and equipment across multiple facilities/sites, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks.
• Repair and treatment of structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets; perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of door locks, hinges, gaps, and related components; clean plugged key slots; change filters on HVAC units; service appliances, kitchen and emergency equipment; hook up appliances; report mechanical malfunctions; move furniture and equipment; set up and break down equipment.
• Annotate and update work logs for site requirements; activate/deactivate building alarms and respond to alarm calls during regular hours; maintain clean, safe, and orderly work sites.
• Pick up and complete work orders for the specified area of responsibility.
• Operate a variety of vehicles, hand and power tools to perform duties, including repairing and installing equipment and performing operator maintenance.
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment and obtain items as directed.
• Perform data entry input on the computerized maintenance management system.
• Perform various manual-labor duties, such as moving furniture and setting up for special events.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

• Carpentry:
  Performs basic rough carpentry work in construction and repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs, and shelves.
• Glazier:
  Removes broken glass, putty or plastic; replaces windows and door hardware; replaces or arranges for replacement of glass for windows, doors, and light fixtures.
• Electrical:
  Performs basic electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; repairs lighting systems; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
• Plumbing/Painting:
  Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces washers and other minor parts; maintains and monitors septic system; prepares surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; repairs wall coverings.
• Masonry:
  Lays forms, mixes, pours, and finishes concrete for buildings, sidewalks and slabs.

• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Physical Demands - Ability to lift, carry, bend, squat and stand for sustained periods of time.

• Basic plumbing techniques;
• Basic electrical techniques;
• Basic construction techniques;
• Applicable driving laws and regulations;
• Record keeping principles;
• Basic construction procedures;
• Safe work practices procedures, to include reading Material Safety Data Sheets;
• Customer service principles;
• Applicable computer programs and equipment.
• Performing basic repairs and preventative maintenance;
• Using equipment and tools typical in assigned area;
• Driving wheeled vehicles;
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools;

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for!

Apply today to start your new adventure!