What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - FT position at St. James Place of Baton Rouge?
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
Salary Range: $16.00/hr to $18.00/hr depending on experience
Why work for St. James Place: Great pay and benefits, Residents who appreciate you, Discounted Fitness Membership to onsite Gym, Employee Café with good food and reasonable prices, Job Security, Advancement Opportunities, Clean and Safe Environment, and excellent training.
What are employees saying about working at St. James Place: “ I may have said this many times before because it’s truly how I feel. I have become very fond of the residents at St. James Place. I could be having an unpleasant day, but the residents always manage to put a smile on my face.”- Team Member
Job Duties
Under the general supervision of the Director/Manager of Plant Services, the Maintenance Technician performs scheduled and unscheduled routine repairs and maintenance, for residents and staff, on the facility buildings and equipment when identified through the Work Order and Preventative Maintenance programs. Assists outside service vendors on major repairs to ensure that pertinent policies and procedures are adhered to and is on-call 24-hours for emergency repairs. Other duties include:
- Efficiently utilizes time by pre-stocking service cart w/ parts and tools required to complete work assigned on the daily work schedule.
- Performs work with in allotted time or by the due date established for preventative maintenance work.
- Performs assignments thoroughly and systematically in order to eliminate “call backs” and ensures the work is completed to the satisfaction of the resident or staff person prior to departing.
- Maintains the highest level of safety possible during all repair and maintenance operations
- Uses the lock-out/tag out system for equipment that is in need of repair
The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and relevant supervised maintenance experience with training in air condition, plumbing, electrical and appliance repair.
Physical Requirement: Ability to stand for extended amount of time, lift more than 50lbs utilizing proper body mechanics, frequent bending and stooping, and work in both inside and outside environments.
Benefits
Salary : $16 - $18