Maintenance Technician

Village Behavioral Health is a leading provider of residential treatment to adolescents struggling with a mental health and/or substance abuse history. We provide a therapeutic setting that empowers youth to develop hope and direction in a supportive, caring, and compassionate environment.We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.What you will be doing:* Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.* Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.* Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.* Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.* Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested.* Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.* Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinish furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.OTHER FUNCTIONS:* Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:* High school diploma or equivalent required.* Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.* Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.