Maintenance Technician

Position Description: Forefront Living is looking for a Maintenance Technician at the community in Coppell, TX. Our mission is to come together and make each moment matter for those we serve. The Forefront Living family is looking for individuals who want to be a part of our team and help continue our mission.
With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, our family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice, and palliative care.
POSITION SUMMARY:The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for keeping buildings running smoothly by repairing wiring, replacing light bulbs, and installing new equipment like boilers or other machinery that controls the temperature in a building's infrastructure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
\tDay to day routine maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration air conditioning, ventilation, water and boiler equipment, washer, and dryer
\tCarpentry, including repair and remolding.
\tAssist in establishment of routine preventative maintenance program for all physical plant areas and equipment.
\tRepair and install plumbing, electrical, floor tile, ceiling tile and various furniture items, such as: washers, valve systems, faucets, toilet rings, drains, circuit breakers, sockets, light fixtures, motors, photocells, hospital beds, hydraulic equipment, changing filters, etc.
\tClean equipment rooms
\tPurchase supplies as instructed by Director of Facilities
\tAssists with painting.
\tAssist with inclement weather protection and repair (de-ice parking lots, etc.)
\tMaintain record keeping of completed work and preventative maintenance files.
\tModels a service and solutions-oriented attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and taking the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous.
\tto residents, patients, and co-workers
\tEnsure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards.
\tMaintain good attendance record.
\tOther duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
\tHigh school graduate or GED equivalent
\tPrefer one or more years of technical school in related area.
\tValid Texas drivers license and clear driving record
\tDemonstrated two or more years of experience as a carpenter, painter, plumber,
electrician, contractor, or general maintenance worker with building maintenance.
\tBasic technical knowledge and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and
repair on mechanical and electrical equipment.
\tBasic knowledge of construction principles
\tKnowledge of work safety factors
\tAbility to read and comprehend manufacturers instructions for repairing or installing
equipment, not requiring licensed or certified personnel.
\tAbility to identify and correct plumbing, electrical and related problems.
\tAbility to work without direct supervision and complete assigned tasks (even if there
are interruptions from staff and residents)
\tAbility to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
\tAbility to travel throughout DFW area.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
\tGenuine caring for and interest in the care of seniors, including those with cognitive deficits.
\tAbility to read, write and effectively communicate in English
\tAbility to work independently; able to establish priorities and deadlines
\tAbility to adjust to changing conditions, frequent demands and stressful situations
\tAbility to organize work flow and document timely and accurately
\tAbility to acquire new knowledge to perform additional or more difficult tasks
\tAbility to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing, working in association with staff and residents
\tAbility to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
\tAbility to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
\tAbility to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures
\tAbility to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements\tAbility to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities
\tAbility to communicate with all levels of teammates and provide exceptional customer service\tAbility to maintain strict confidentiality; able to handle confidential information and use good judgement when making decisions
\tAbility to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements
\tAbility to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities\tAbility to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures.