Maintenance Technician

Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Maintenance Technician Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance repairs to ensure a safe working environment for Santa Fe Recovery Center employees, clients, and visitors. Duties include ongoing maintenance and special projects for buildings and grounds at all facilities. The Maintenance Technician must have knowledge and experience in the following disciplines: general electric, HVAC, construction, and plumbing. The Maintenance Technician must have computer knowledge and the ability to use MS Office and its components: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Must be able to use handheld devices, phones, tablets, and radios.

REPORTING:

Reports to the Maintenance Technician Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with daily operations to provide a safe working environment. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs a variety of maintenance and emergency repairs on the water system, irrigation and
  wastewater system.
• Completes routine plumbing repairs such as fixing water leaks inside facilities.
• Performs a variety of general and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of administrative facilities and grounds. Maintains exterior property, including weeds and snow removal.
• Performs maintenance projects, renovation/remodeling of buildings involving electrical, structural, plumbing, HVAC, plaster, drywall, carpentry, painting, and equipment repair and replacement.
• Assists with custodial duties as needed. 
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building equipment on a scheduled basis and maintains records.
• Assists with the arrangement of furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for special events.
• Repairs, maintains and inspects all equipment and amenities.
• Completes routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps, and repairing ballast and light fixtures. Removes and properly disposes of all recyclable materials.
• Maintains an inventory of vehicles, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating conditions.
• Identifies and uses appropriate materials and equipment to perform duties.        
• Responds to emergencies during and after normal work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Assists with all contractor installs/removals. 
• Other duties as may be assigned.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

All around handyman experience including but not limited to:

• Safe operation of power tools and hand tools and heavy equipment as needed. Operating equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, high and tight spaces including under houses or facilities.
• Ability to work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Ability to work around lubricants, solvents, batteries, cleaning fluids, paints.
• Locksmith knowledge preferred but not required.
• Familiar with basic Health & Safety workplace requirements.
• Works well with diverse populations.

Requirements

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be computer literate using MS office, Handheld Tablet, and Smart Phone
• In the case of a recovering person, he/she must have successfully maintained a two (2) year period of abstinence from alcohol and other drugs.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid NM Driver’s License. Must also have and maintain a clean driving record, as well as auto insurance.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal law and perform duties in accordance with SFRC Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures.
• Must attend all mandatory staff meetings and workshops.
• General electrical knowledge required. (Switching out light switches, ballast, ceiling fans, electrical plugs, and electrical equipment.)
• HVAC knowledge, certification preferred but not required. 
• OSHA, certification preferred but not required.
• Construction experience required to include drywall and stucco repair. 
• Physically able to bend at the waist, sit, kneel, climb, walk, crouch, climb onto roofs using tall ladders and push/lift up to 75 pounds as tasks may require
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends as needed. On-call maintenance for all facilities, 24/7 (rotating shift).
• Must be available to run errands and help with facility operations.