Job Description

Position Summary

Elevate Community Services is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to assume responsibility for the preservation of the overall condition and functionality of our low barrier shelters. The Maintenance Technician will be entrusted with a wide range of maintenance tasks, encompassing activities such as painting, HVAC installations, landscaping, and more. The ideal candidate for this role is a dedicated professional with a practical mindset and exceptional attention to detail. They should be capable of working independently while adhering to stringent health and safety protocols. The primary objective is to ensure that our buildings and common areas remain in optimal condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Building Inspection and Mechanical System Maintenance: Thoroughly assess buildings to identify and rectify mechanical systems that may deviate from health and safety standards.
• Electrical Systems Maintenance: Perform maintenance tasks on electrical systems, such as replacing light bulbs and sockets, cleaning and repairing circuit breaker panels, and ensuring their proper functioning.
• Ventilation, Refrigeration, and System Setup: Assist in the installation and setup of ventilation, refrigeration, and other essential systems. Conduct necessary repairs to maintain their functionality.
• Heating and Plumbing Systems Maintenance: Ensure the continued functionality of heating and plumbing systems within the premises.
• Alarm System Inspection: Regularly inspect alarm systems, including fire and security systems, and schedule repairs as required.
• Manual Repairs: Address manual repair needs, including fixing locks, replacing windows, and similar tasks.
• Pest Control: Perform pest control activities, such as insecticide spraying, to maintain a pest-free environment.
• General Upkeep and Other Tasks: Execute general upkeep procedures, such as landscaping, as well as other assigned tasks, including painting and carpentry.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• To be considered for the Maintenance Technician role, candidates must possess the following qualifications:
• Proven Experience: A track record of successful experience as a maintenance technician is essential.
• Understanding of Systems: Basic comprehension of electrical, hydraulic, and other relevant systems is required.
• Maintenance Knowledge: Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methodologies is necessary.
• Tool Proficiency: Proficiency in using common tools, appliances, and devices is expected.
• Manual Skills: Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving abilities are critical.
• Physical Fitness: Good physical condition and strength, along with a willingness to work overtime as needed, are prerequisites.
• Educational Background: A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory. Possession of a certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology, or a related field will be considered an advantage.

We invite qualified candidates who meet these criteria to apply for this position. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of facility maintenance, and we look forward to welcoming an experienced Maintenance Technician who shares this dedication to our team.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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