What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Meadowlark?
Job Opportunity: Maintenance Technician
Location: Meadowlark, Manhattan, KS
Organization Type: Not-for-Profit | Senior Living Community
About Us:
Meadowlark is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization committed to enriching the lives of seniors. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Environmental Services team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and implementation of maintenance operations across grounds, buildings, and equipment.
- Participate in weekend on call rotation
- Inspect the facility, as directed, to ensure that the grounds, plant and equipment are maintained in accordance with established policies and procedures and all hazardous areas are properly identified. Assure safety for all residents, employees and visitors.
- Assist in inspecting, maintaining, and testing the fire alarm and emergency systems in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintain appropriate records of test results.
- Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing of the Maintenance Department to assure that the maintenance of the grounds, building, and equipment are maintained in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility, ground, and equipment to include snow removal, sweeping, trimming, plumbing, plastering, painting, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc, as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
- Responsible for establishing a priority system on unscheduled maintenance and perform such tasks as directed.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective preventative maintenance program of cleaning, painting, etc. of the facility, equipment, etc. as necessary/approved.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while fostering positive relationships with residents.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience in painting, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and/or plumbing is preferred.
- Prefer ability to troubleshoot and possess the hands-on experience with industrial type exhaust fans, air handing units, heating/cooling ventilation, change and rewire ballasts, and utilize wiring diagrams to install according to manufacturing specifications.
- Prefer ability to read, understand and work from wiring diagrams.
- Knowledge in building codes and safety regulations, maintenance practices, procedures and guidelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Commitment to safety and resident satisfaction.
- Must have a clean driving record, pass a drug test and become a Meadowlark approved driver.
Benefits:
- Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- A supportive and mission-focused work environment
How to Apply:
Visit careers.meadowlark.org to learn more about our organization and submit your application.
For questions, contact Human Resources at (785) 323-3898.
Join Meadowlark and make a meaningful impact in your community!