Maintenance Technician

• Specific skill-based competencies required include operating equipment used in skill trades, power, and hand tools, etc., adhering to safety practices and handling hazardous materials and planning/managing projects.
• Able to utilize defined and standardized processes. Operates a variety of job-related equipment. Able to problem solve, adapt to changing work priorities, understand and comply with life safety code, ADA, and OSHA regulations
• Able to read, comprehend and follow technical manuals and documents.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software
• Complete all required equipment, security, and safety checks.
• Complete all routine maintenance and repairs on facility and conduct preventive maintenance inspections as required by the South Dakota checklist.
• Coordinate and complete all projects and work orders efficiently.
• Maintain facilities repairs and maintenance log in compliance with the South Dakota Licensure requirements.
• Organize and transport residents to and from events and appointments.
• Complete general lawn care duties, gardening and clear sidewalks/entry of ice, snow, or debris.
• Follow the disaster plan procedures in compliance with the South Dakota Licensure requirements and conduct employee training on those procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training/education with employees on facility layout, operations, maintenance and repairs procedure and fire safety.
• Arrange furniture and equipment to provide adequate preparations for special events and assist in resident move-ins and outs.
• Install system component parts, office equipment and facility components (e.g., lighting, heating and ventilating systems, alarms, plumbing, security, electrical panels, etc.) to provide a safe environment.
• Maintain condition of company vehicles, tools, and equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Attend meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars to convey and/or gather information required to perform all functions and conduct safety meetings.
• Perform a wide variety of general and semiskilled maintenance activities (e.g., carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.)
• Respond to emergency fire, and safety situations both during and after hours, to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Conduct fire drills and other drills as required
• Monitor heating and cooling systems to maintain acceptable temperature range in the building.
• 24-hour availability for emergencies and as part of an on-call rotation.

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Lifting or transferring items may involve lifting to 100 pounds at times.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit and reach.

• Must have completed high school or equivalent GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least 3-5 years facility maintenance experience.
• Must submit to a TB test in accordance with state regulations.

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Spearfish