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Overview

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Mechanic to join our Facility Operations Team, performing repairs and maintenance in compliance with safety policies.

Responsibilities

  • Perform interior and exterior repairs on both a scheduled and as-needed basis.
  • Coordinate repair work with other departments.
  • Assist in fire alarm tests and participate in fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises.
  • Perform daily maintenance checks of building, grounds, and facilities.
  • Assist inspectors and contractors in testing and inspecting, or repairing equipment, utility/emergency systems, and structures.
  • Requisition supplies and equipment as authorized and report when supplies or equipment is needed.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and assure work areas are neat and orderly.
  • Assist with the removal of snow as needed, including shoveling, plowing, and salting.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Requirements

  • Must have a genuine interest in working for the elderly.
  • Must demonstrate excellent customer service.
  • Must have completed high school or equivalent, preferably with a vocational trade concentration.
  • At least one year's previous facility maintenance experience is desired but not required.
  • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and speak the English language.
  • Must be able to operate hand tools and equipment and read common measuring instruments.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both individually and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to moving objects.
  • Must be able to fulfill the weekend rotation, holiday rotation, and on-call schedule.

Additional Information

  • This job entails a weekend rotation of 2 back-to-back weekends worked and 8 weekends off.
  • It also has a holiday rotation and on-call schedule.
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