Maintenance Technician
Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our Friendship North team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment.
Shifts Available:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, weekends and holidays as needed
Roles & Responsibilities:
Service equipment, consistently paying attention to pertinent details and thereby minimizing the amount of work to be redone and also reducing the amount of equipment repair work
Demonstrates working knowledge of latest equipment and replacement parts. Always follows Friendship Retirement Community guidelines when purchasing needed materials and supplies
Repairs equipment within a reasonable time frame to ensure safety and comfort of occupants
Immediately reports all breakdowns of major equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
Develops and maintains a current knowledge of buildings systems. Typical areas include but are not limited to the following: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Roofs, Doors and Locks, and Fire Alarms
Identifies problems in the building systems to ensure early detection and possible avoidance of breakdowns
Works harmoniously with building occupants to ensure their safety and comfort
Use all the safety equipment/clothing/shoes required in the performance of work assignments. Consistently observes and practices safety standards in accordance with OSHA
Is available for 24 hour emergency calls/inclement weather. Is required to be on 24 hour call one week at a time on a rotating schedule
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required
Valid, unencumbered Virginia Driver’s License required
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds
Benefits for Full Time Positions:
401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)