Maintenance Technician/Housekeeper

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Located in Covington, Louisiana, Covington Behavioral Health is a licensed 104-bed treatment center specializing in providing compassionate, individualized care for adult and adolescent individuals who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional and mental well-being.  We offer a comprehensive suite of inpatient care with detox and intensive outpatient program services.

We are looking for a motivated, dedicated, hardworking, accountable, dependable, self-manageable, committed, passionate, person to join our team. 

Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.

Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.

Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.

Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.  

May also be required to: inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test starter generator once a week and maintain power level of battery; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers on a regular schedule; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.

Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinish furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.

Must be open to working as a housekeeper when needed.

• As a CMS regulated facility, this role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 based on local, state and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).