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MRA Recruiting Services · 1 day ago

Maintenance Technician

Elkhorn, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

MRA Recruiting Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician for New Day Assisted Living of Elkhorn. The role involves maintaining the physical operation and safety of facility homes and the corporate office, managing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Human Resources

Responsibilities

Represent New Day with professionalism, always embracing New Day’s culture, which includes “treating others as you would like to be treated”

Ensure that New Day is compliant with DHS 83 and its regulations regarding the maintenance of the facilities, and the safety of its residents

Manage projects that encompass the renovation of the buildings. This includes proposing a budget plan for those projects, gathering bids for projects that require outside vendors, pricing materials, recommending materials, and installing those materials

Maintain buildings and their systems for conditions that need attention and take appropriate action to correct problems. This includes any area on the interior and exterior of the building(s)

Maintain tracking of ALL repair issues that arise by using the “Work order” program currently in place for the building

Report maintenance spending to Executive Director in the format and time frame established by our purchasing policies. Accurately report and include all receipts. Explain variance in spending as needed

Communicate information that is deemed “vital” to the facilities and Regional Facilities Director as it relates to the facilities' physical maintenance

Regularly report daily activities and facility needs to the Executive Director

Coordinate communication with outside appliance maintenance to ensure that all appliances are operating safely and efficiently

Contribute to the effective, positive, cooperative and coordinated activities within the maintenance department and with other departments of New Day operations

Ensure and assist in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance practices on all equipment and structures in or around the company facilities

As directed, perform repairs to company buildings, such as, but not limited to, carpets, walls, ceilings, equipment, appliances, heating and cooling systems, security systems, electrical systems and plumbing systems; also perform painting, basic carpentry and cement work

As needed, mow, trim and edge company facilities lawns. Also plant and maintain turf areas, trees and shrubs; pull weeds, prune shrubs and perform other related exterior landscape duties as needed. Communicate with the contracted Landscaper (if applicable), any deficiencies regarding lawncare or snow removal

As needed, apply fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals to turf and shrub areas

Operate company vehicles; trailers and lawn care equipment in an appropriate and safe manner

Use and maintain appropriate company equipment, whether motorized or manually operated, to complete assigned work according to requested specifications, verbal instructions and established procedures. As directed, adapt equipment and materials to meet specific requirements

Always perform repair and maintenance duties while employing safe and responsible practices and utilizing safety equipment when necessary

Maintain harmonious relations with existing employees and new employees

Make recommendations to Executive Director and Regional Facilities Director for improving Company policies, procedures, and practices involving facility physical operation matters

Maintain knowledge of building maintenance industry trends, innovations and recommendations. Learn and refer to DHS 83 State of Wisconsin regulatory code as it relates to facility compliance. Maintain 100% compliance regarding Life safety equipment/ inspections as outlined in the State Book or designated document system

Communicate appropriate information to all new maintenance personnel regarding company policies and maintenance department practices

Maintain a professional image that is consistent with the image of New Day

Ensure that facilities operations conform to the company’s advertised policies, practices and procedures

Communicate to the appropriate department any identified problems or concerns regarding a resident, employee or facility operation in a timely manner

Qualification

Construction knowledgeMaintenanceRepairSafety standards knowledgePreventative maintenanceProject managementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationFlexibility

Required

Must complete probationary period successfully

Must be able to be flexible and work alone if necessary

Must be able to solve problems through critical thought process

Must have an expert knowledge of material, methods and techniques commonly used in construction, maintenance and repair activities as related to assigned areas of specialization

Must have knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to work being performed

Must keep accurate records of any tools purchased

Knowledge of the utilization and care of materials and equipment used

Must have a history of actively demonstrating New Day's culture and exhibiting extraordinary care toward New Day's residents