Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs basic residential/household and facility repairs in our Residential Program and on our main campus buildings in Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Experience working in a long-term care setting or with individuals with disabilities is a plus, and experience working with household maintenance equipment is required. In this role, you will perform a variety of maintenance duties to help us provide safe living and working conditions in our residential homes for adults with developmental disabilities. From groundskeeping, to general repairs, to monitoring all environments for fire safety, you will provide our residents and caregivers with peace of mind that our homes are safe and meet all applicable regulations. The Maintenance Technician is organized, flexible and open to a variety of duties within a given day, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and maintains a safety-first mindset in all circumstances.

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

At least 1 year of experience working in a facility performing building and residential/household repairs. Experience operating a variety of equipment such as snow blowers, lawn mowers, and hand tools. Working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a plus.

Basic Skills

• Working knowledge of tools, common household appliances, and devices
• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues and maintain daily operations
• Ability to work within a team and collaborate with all staff and clients
• Ability to read and write in English
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
• Auditory and visual skills
• Has valid driver’s license with a clear three-year driving record

Physical Requirements

• Bend, stoop, sit, stand, and reach
• Lift items weighing 75 pounds or less including deliveries of supplies, furniture, and various equipment
• Ability to perform physical duties required and have adequate mobility that allows for frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs, and torso.
• Must be able to move, deliver, and assemble furniture and equipment in designated homes and main facility.
• Satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test as required

Equipment/Machine Operations

Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:

• Office equipment – including printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, etc.
• Computers
• Cell phone
• Floor cleaner
• Carpet cleaner
• Landscaping equipment (lawn mower, tiller, stump grinder, etc.)
• Snow removal equipment
• Painting tools
• Hand tools and power tools
• Time Clock System
• Various other equipment and supplies

Essential Duties

• Assist Property Manager with general agency maintenance duties.
• Attend vendor/contractor meetings as needed in person, or via ZOOM.
• Coordinate and facilitate agency fire drills and onsite service calls.
• Maintain work and repair orders with vendor receipts of service or sale of equipment/supplies.
• Complete routine maintenance duties as assigned such as painting, moving furniture, grounds keeping, cleaning of floors, etc.
• Ability to use all equipment necessary to complete job duties.
• Maintain safe and clean appearance of office building, parking lots and grounds.
• Ensure dangerous and unsafe conditions are managed as soon as possible.
• Assist with parts ordering, restocking, picking up and delivering materials needed for specific jobs.
• Promotes personal professional growth and development.
• Assists in the development and achievement of annual departmental goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Assist the Property Manager with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects including the set up and preparation of agency events
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
• Meet on-going requirements to maintain current training certifications.

Standard Requirements

• Completion and clearance of a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance.
• Supports the Mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the program.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all individuals served in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety plans, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair, and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including individuals served, employee, and operations data.
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements and agency policies as required by Human Resources, licensing, and funding agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner when representing Indian Creek Foundation.
• Functions as a member of the Team:
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and complete job duties with minimal direct supervision and appropriate judgment.
• Uses tactful and appropriate communications in all situations.
• Reports and follows up regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns with appropriate personnel.
• Promotes positive public relations with individuals served, family members, other team members, and community.
• Completes requirements for training, acceptable attendance, dress codes including personal hygiene and other work duties as assigned.
• Complete all documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and agency policies.
• Exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in performance of their duties.
• Completes annual compliance HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in performance of duties.

Job Location

• Cowpath Road – main campus
• Residential properties throughout area