Buildings & Grounds Technician

Description

Job Title: Buildings & Grounds Technician 

Location: 3935 Sunnyside Drive Harrisonburg VA 22801

Hours: Full time, nonexempt. 

Position Overview & General Responsibilities: 

The primary responsibilities of the Buildings & Grounds Technician are to make repairs, complete maintenance requests and perform preventative maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the facility. 

• Check work orders regularly and prioritize based on level of importance; communicate with individual(s) making request and ensure standard of work is satisfactory.
• Comprehend and analyze blueprints, work orders and instructions in order to complete assigned tasks and essential job duties on daily basis; ask for clarification if information is unclear.
• Record and report all time and materials used for projects.
• Safely use a wide variety of tools necessary for any given job.
• Work independently with little supervision while completing work within reasonable time frames. 
• Assist with and/or complete emergency maintenance tasks; correct problems or recommend contract services.
• Handle emergency maintenance situations calmly and efficiently; obtain support if needed.
• Ensure routine maintenance on generator and other systems are performed.
• Report and/or correct unsafe working conditions or equipment to supervisor.
• Return all equipment to proper storage at end of each shift; keep work stations and work sites neat and orderly.
• Maintain and report inventory and equipment needs to supervisor.
• Assist with room set-up and tear down for events.
• Assist with emergency drills; fire drills, elopements, etc.
• Perform snow and ice removal from roadways on campus, driveways, parking lots, walkways, entrances, etc. Be proactive with use of chemicals on walkways, parking lots, etc. as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. 

About Us:

Join a team where you are proud of the community in which you work. At Sunnyside, we want each team-member to S.H.I.N.E both on and off campus (Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence in Each Other, Nothing Less Than The Best, and Enjoy your Journey). With a plethora of flexibility, growth opportunities, a safe learning environment, on-sight training, and an engaging/motivational atmosphere, you can rise into your new career path. Sunnyside is a not-for-profit Senior Living life plan community situated on 150 acres in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia. More than 500 residents call Sunnyside their home. Residents have the options to live in a variety of levels of living including: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Long-Term Care. Across our beautiful campus, residents can enjoy an array of amenities and services including an on-site restaurant, an award-winning vitality center, salon services, therapy services, fishing ponds, walking trails, and much more! People have said that Sunnyside is great place to live and work! We offer generous paid-time off (even if you work part-time), professional development opportunities, a safe and fun environment, and flexibility.  

• Flexibility
• Growth opportunities
• A safe environment
• On-site training
• An engaging atmosphere
• Health insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Pet Insurance
• Access to our Wellness Center
• And More

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general maintenance/repairs preferred. 
• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action based upon the information available.
• Must have good working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and heating & cooling (HVAC).
• Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per Sunnyside policy HR069 preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals 

 Physical and Environmental Considerations:  

This job operates in an indoor and outdoor environment with   varying weather and temperature conditions, varying outdoor surfaces and a   wide range of landscaping grades.  The physical demands   described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to   successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 lbs or less and occasionally more than 75 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and   the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to   operation of tools and functionality of maintenance systems on campus; varying   surfaces which could be wet, icy, muddy, etc. Hazards related to exposure and handling of chemicals and supplies as   well as possible exposure to heat and cold. Minimal hazards if universal precautions are followed.