Maintenance Tech. (Skilled) - Handyman

Friends House

Our founders, who were guided by Quaker principles, envisioned a different kind of retirement community - one where aging is seen as an opportunity for learning, sharing, and serving. Today, we carry on that vision by providing top-quality amenities, services, and care for our residents. Join a vibrant and caring community that honors its heritage while embracing the future.

Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, installs, maintains, paints, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems on the grounds and structures and apparatus of facilities by performing the following duties.

Detailed responsibilities:
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
- Is competent in one or more of the following skills: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, metal fabrication and welding, boiler systems, hydraulic systems, an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
- Repairs and installs plumbing, gas and electric water heaters, gas furnace, and other apparatus and equipment as assigned Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
- Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment
- Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill; milling machines to repair or fabricate parts, fixtures, tools, mechanical equipment and other structures
- Performs repairs and refurbishment for resident accommodations and other structures of the facility. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment and performs preventative maintenance
- Completes work orders and special projects as assigned by supervisor
- Follows department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs
- Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school, or 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in situations to customers, clients and other employees. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.