What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Friends Aware Incorporated?
- Maintains and completes Facility Reports within the Carematic software system.
- Performs routine maintenance and repair of the buildings, surrounding areas, and emergency repair of vehicles and equipment throughout the Residential Homes and LEC.
- Maintains current inventory of all agency tools/equipment.
- Maintains tool/equipment storage in a secure, organized, and safe manner.
- Maintains storage of flammable/hazardous materials in a secure, organized, and safe manner.
- Maintains cleaning supplies in a secure, organized, and safe manner at the LEC.
- Maintains annual health/safety inspections of all Residential Homes.
- Reports any structural defects to immediate supervisor.
- Performs lawn management and grounds maintenance, including digging and excavating, snow removal, etc.
- Completes painting as necessary, both interior and exterior
- Performs general clean-up work indoors and outdoors using hand and power tools
- Moves materials and loads/unloads trucks using the forklift, hand cart, pallet mover, and/or physically completes the tasks.
- Assembles equipment and office furniture using hand tools and/or power tools
- Inspects fire extinguishers monthly and schedules fire marshals yearly inspection.
- Displays appropriate certificates as needed
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining MOSH safety regulations including but not limited to proper labeling of areas/exits, proper labeling of all chemicals, electrical safety, quarterly fire drills, monthly building safety checks, maintaining current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Right To Know Staff Training, and Fire Extinguisher Staff Training.
- Maintains a working knowledge and completes routine maintenance on the agencys fire alarm/security system including running pumps for the sprinkler system.
- Maintains a working knowledge and completes maintenance of the heating and air conditioning systems at the LEC including but not limited to, changing filters, cleaning of the supply and return ducts, maintain proper indoor temperatures depending on the weather and area usage.
- Completes Purchase Orders (POs) as needed for required approvals.
- Secure outside vendors, as needed.
- Assists with Friends Aware Inc, events, as directed.
- Conforms to all driving regulations as required by Maryland Motor Vehicle Law.
- Performs circle check before starting vehicles and report any irregularities or potential problem to Supervisor.
- Turns in mileage sheets on LEC vehicles monthly to supervisor and assists with routine maintenance of agency vehicles, performs minor routine maintenance of forklift and schedules repairs.
- Will substitute as a DOT driver for Transportation as necessary
- Performs other duties or special projects as assigned by supervisor.
- Education/Experience High School diploma or G.E.D. Preference given to those with experience in the field of developmental disabilities.
- Must be 21years of age or older.
- Must have valid drivers license with agency approved driving record.
- Must pass DOT physical examination routinely.
- Possess skill in using hand tools and power tools, including carpenters tools.
- Possess knowledge of practical application of principles of electrical power, heating and air conditioning, plumbing fixtures / systems and general building techniques.
- Possess a general knowledge of blueprints, specifications, and site plans.
- Must be able to read, write, add, and subtract in whole numbers, and calculate in fractions.
- Must be able to learn and utilize basic computer programs for documentation.
- Must complete all other required trainings, including CPR and First Aid.
- Must be able to identify and prioritize duties independently based on the safety and health of persons served and staff.
Maintenance Technician
Simon Pearce -
Oakland, MD