Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Blakehurst is recruiting for a hospitality focused Maintenance Technician to join our team! This position is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the physical plant department, including performing routine servicing and seasonal repairs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs general maintenance duties, such as: fixing wall covers, floor covers and some furniture and fixtures; light plumbing work, minor electrical repair, and appliance repairs.
• Performs painting and refurbishing projects, as directed by supervisor.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance, as directed by supervisor.
• Performs minor building and equipment repairs.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.
• Assists with snow removal efforts during the winter.

Other Duties:

• Does routine maintenance on all vehicles when assigned.
• Maintains all tools, equipment and supplies in proper condition.
• When qualified, assists the Director of Plant and/or performs work on the heating and air conditioning systems, domestic water systems, refrigeration systems, pumps, motors, fans, electrical systems and emergency generators.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school education. Technical schooling and/or background preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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