Maintenance Technician - Residential
Centers for IndependenceAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location WHCG - Milwaukee, WIPosition Type Full Time - UnionJob Shift 1st ShiftDescription
Job Purpose: An CFI Maintenance Technician is a professional who plays a proactive and a reactive role for our portfolio of facilities, staff, and clients. We ask our maintenance team to have a practical mind and keen attention to detail. This position executes preventive maintenance as well as manual repairs and projects as necessary.
Reporting Relationships
Reports To: Operations Manager
Direct Reports: No direct reports
Essential Job Functions:
(Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)
- Assesses building components and repairs all mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards.
- Performs maintenance of electrical systems (i.e. replace light bulbs, sockets, etc.).
- Assists in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other HVAC systems and perform repairs.
- Maintains heating and plumbing systems to ensure proper functionality.
- Inspects alarm systems and schedule repairs when needed.
- Maintains and repairs locks, locking mechanisms, doors, and controllers.
- Participates in ongoing safety and operational process training programs.
- Performs manual repairs (i.e. fix locks, painting, carpentry, unplugged stopped drains, equipment repair, cubicle station modifications, etc.).
- Complies with all policies for the storage, usage, and removal of hazardous materials.
- Conducts general upkeep procedures (i.e. landscaping, snow removal, etc.) and other tasks as assigned.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Performs special assignments and or projects as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure and Credentials: (Where appropriate, education and/or experience may be substituted)
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Required Experience: preferred minimum of five years maintenance and/or commercial experience.
Travel outside of office: 100% travel in the communities we serve.
Required Valid Driver’s License: Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Required Auto Insurance: vehicle liability insurance in accordance with Agency policy.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities:
- A knowledge of various trades (i.e. electrical, plumbing, and HVAC).
- Must be skilled at using hand and power tools and test equipment; and be able to trouble shoot and diagnose equipment problems, research replacement parts, make repairs and properly maintain records.
- Must be a team player, self-starter and can work with individuals who have special needs and disabilities.
- Must be computer literate.
- Able to respond to emergency situations in accordance with training received.
- Take appropriate on call rotation as required.
- Pool system experience would be beneficial.
- Experience maintaining or working in CBRF setting a plus.
- Access to a personal vehicle
- Working with people: Communicates effectively, acts with professionalism and integrity, adapts to change, and exhibits self-confidence.
- Manages time effectively.
- Quality Focus: Demonstrates functional excellence, highly presentable.
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