Primary Purpose and Job Function

·         Works in accordance with established policies and procedures and specific instructions from the Director of Plant Services and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

·         The General Maintenance personnel is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the physical plant, involving plumbing and carpentry work, minor electrical and appliance repairs, and repairing furniture, fixtures and equipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

·Perform general maintenance duties, such as; fixing wall coverings, floor coverings, and some furniture and fixtures; light plumbing work, minor electrical repair and appliance repair.

·Perform refurbishing projects.

·Perform routine preventive maintenance.

·Perform minor building and equipment repairs.

·Maintain all tools, equipment and supplies in proper condition.

·Perform light maintenance on the heating and air-conditioning systems, pumps, motors, fans, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, domestic water systems and emergency generators.

·Must know responsibilities during fire alarms, fires, tornados, hurricanes, bomb threats and other possible emergencies. Responsible for reading and understanding Emergency Manual.  In case of emergency, responsible for fulfilling duties as outlined in Emergency Manual.

·Report equipment malfunctions, breakdown, general repair, etc. to supervisor as soon as possible.

·Requires 24-hour on-call duty shared with other maintenance personnel.

·Assist periodic inspections of the community including, but not limited to, roofs, air condition system, lighting, parking areas and mechanical equipment.

·May be responsible for trash and garbage removal from Residential buildings and Health Center .

·Maintain work areas in a safe and sanitary condition which may include, but is not limited to, picking up trash on property, cleaning up spills, pressure cleaning trash/garbage and other areas as assigned.

·Participates in seasonal watering of grounds, as directed.

·Must perform snow removal duties with both power equipment and manually.  Must be available on call 24 hours during inclement weather. 

·Responsible for driving company vehicles on and off property.

·Participates in all meetings, in-service seminars, and committees, as designated by management.

·Generate purchase orders for parts needed to make repairs in the community.

·Accountable for hours worked via daily work form.

·Perform routine maintenance on all Beacon Hill vehicles when assigned.

·Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

·Participation in yearly Christmas Appreciation Function.

Education/Skills/Abilities: 

·Vocational or technical education, or related experience. 

·Must have the ability to understand and perform basic arithmetic measurements. 

·Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License. 

·Must have the ability to read, write and speak English. 

·Requires the use of judgment to follow instructions and standard operating procedures. Must be courteous, friendly and helpful and be able to function in a team environment.

Experience: 

·Prefer five (5) years experience in building maintenance or related field.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

·Flow of work demands visual acuity, must have the ability to handle simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

·Must be able to identify hazards, comprehend consequences and determine action to take.  Position requires walking or standing 90% of the time. 

·Must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs. Must be able to move quickly, bend, stoop, squat, twist, climb ladder and maintain balance. 

·Must have the ability to perform gross and fine motor skills.