Maintenance Technician

The role of the Office of Human Resources at Queen of Peace Residence is to assist the Little Sisters of the Poor in cultivating a work environment that values equal opportunity, diversity, teamwork and individual excellence.

Through sound policies and practices, it balances the needs of the employees and the needs of the Home and its Residents, while ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws and adherence to the spirit of the Home’s mission.

An employee at Queen of Peace Residence assists the Little Sisters of the Poor in their mission of hospitality by welcoming the elderly poor, making them happy and caring for them until death.

Working collaboratively with the Little Sisters, each employee is asked to contribute to the family spirit and the daily life of the Home following the example of St. Jeanne Jugan.

Interested applicants for employment at Queen of Peace Residence may apply by submitting an Application for Employment or a resume along with a cover letter to the Office of Human Resources.

The Little Sisters of the Poor Queen of Peace Residence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, does not discriminate in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, age, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, physical or mental disability.

The Home conducts background checks pursuant to federal and state law on all personnel involved in resident care, or who have access to residents’ possessions.

Queen of Peace Residence offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, pension, life and disability insurance.

Application for Employment – form for candidates interested in employment opportunities at Queen of Peace Residence. Completed forms should be mailed to the attention of the Office of Human Resources.

Position: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Location: Pawtucket, RI

Job :

# of Openings: 1

The Maintenance Technician will carry out duties in keeping with the mission of Little Sisters of the Poor, namely the caring for the aged poor with love, respect and dignity. “Making the elderly happy, that is what counts” was a saying of the Little Sisters of the Poor foundress Saint Jeanne Jugan. Central to this philosophy is the promotion of a holistic approach for our Residents in an atmosphere of kindness and respect in creating a family spirit.

The Maintenance Technician assists the department in maintaining the facility and providing a safe functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment by assuring that the ventilation, fresh air, electrical and mechanical systems, water supply, and sewage disposal are maintained in accordance with recognized safety standards, state/federal codes and local ordinances meeting the standards and philosophy of the facility and policies/procedures that govern the facility.

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus
• Four or more years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some HVAC experience and vacuum furnace experience, preferred
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
• Education sufficient to read, write, and speak as needed for the job, and a willingness to learn and follow directions and communicate effectively.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks
• Some general mechanical skills and aptitudes; a working knowledge of plant equipment and machinery preferred.

• Performing highly diversified duties to install and maintain the facility’s equipment
• Providing emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performing scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment
• Execute mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment
• Reading and interpreting equipment…