Maintenance Technician

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our Facility Operations Team!

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized health benefits starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Employer matching program for 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for all levels of continuing education
• Tuition Scholarships for all levels of continuing education
• New Employee Referral Program
• Discounted meals for employees
• Access to Fitness Center
  
  

About Riddle Village And Our Employees

Riddle Village is a continuing care retirement community with a long-standing tradition of supporting not only its residents but also its employees. We are seeking hardworking, fun-loving, and caring individuals to join our team. Riddle Village's culture is based on a simple philosophy: "Smile and say hello; everything else will follow." Everywhere you turn in the community, you are greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming hello. With over 300 dedicated associates, there is always someone offering a helping hand, a caring ear to listen to, or just a friendly smile to let you know that we are all part of the team, and together, we will continue to make Riddle Village the best community possible. If you are enthusiastic about working with the elderly and want to be part of an incredible team and a pleasant work environment, then Riddle Village may be the place for you!

About The Maintenance Mechanic Position

Under the supervision of the Facility Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician performs scheduled and as-needed repairs in compliance with established Facility Operations safety policies and procedures. The Maintenance Mechanic performs duties both inside and outside of the facility. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• performing interior and exterior repairs on both a scheduled and as-needed basis, and coordinating repair work with other departments;
• assisting in fire alarm tests and participating in fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises;
• performing daily maintenance checks of building, grounds, and facilities;
• assisting inspectors and contractors as needed in testing and inspecting, or repairing equipment, utility/emergency systems, and structures
• requisitioning supplies and equipment as authorized by the Facility Operations Manager or Director of Facility Operations, and reporting when supplies or equipment are needed;
• maintaining tools and equipment in good working order, securing tool storage areas, and assuring work areas and storage areas are neat and orderly;
• assisting with the removal of snow as needed. This includes but is not limited to shoveling, plowing, and salting; and
• performing other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.
  
  

This job entails a weekend rotation of 2 back-to-back weekends worked and 8 weekends off. It also has a holiday rotation and an on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine interest in working for the elderly
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service
• Must have completed high school or equivalent, preferably with a vocational trade concentration
• At least one year's previous facility maintenance experience is desired but not required
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, and speak the English language
• Must be able to operate hand tools and equipment, and read common measuring instruments
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both individually and as part of a team
• Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to moving objects.
• Must be able to fulfill the weekend rotation described above, as well as the holiday rotation and on-call schedule.
  
  

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