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Maintenance Technician - Residential

Centers for Independence
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Apr 2025

About the role

Job Details

Job Location WHCG - Milwaukee, WIPosition Type Full Time - UnionJob Shift 1st Shift

Description

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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