Maintenance Technician

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician assists in performing highly diversified duties to install equipment, troubleshoot, and maintain production of all JESPY facilities and equipment according to safe and productive maintenance systems and processes. This position is responsible for staying abreast of current trends as they relate to the department and staying aligned with best practices.

This Maintenance Technician is also responsible for assisting in the monitoring of all construction, repairs, etc., of all agency sites. This position assists in the monitoring of all JESPY vehicles, including registration and insurance state compliance as well.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for maintenance (interior and exterior) of all JESPY properties
• Evaluate the need for renovations
• Assist in establishing budgetary guidelines with the Director of Operations for repairs and capital improvements
• Obtain estimates for all contracted work on JESPY property
• Assist in monitoring of all project progress through completion
• Coordinate purchase and maintenance of all JESPY vehicles
• Cooperate with the state agencies in any inspection or investigation
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

• Assist in the preparation and administration of the program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures

• Monitor and track any expenditure on the supplied credit card and report all expenditures to the finance department

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Office

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus
• Technical Capacity
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Results Driven
• Initiative
• Results Driven
• Collaboration Skills

Commitment to Core Value

• Adhere strictly to HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality guidelines.
• Establish positive, balanced relationships with clients, as demonstrated by:
• treatment of individuals with respect and dignity and in an age and culturally appropriate manner;
• a commitment towards the individual's rights and responsibilities; and
• establishment of clear boundaries that allow for productive interactions.

Other Responsibilities

• Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.

Work Experience Requirement

• Extensive experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices
• Extensive experience performing routine maintenance
• Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC a plus

Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, ad wrenches,
• Strong organizational and follow up skills
• Eye for detail
• Professional presentation and attitude
• Strong time management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Excel and Word

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days may vary

Special Working Conditions/Physical/Requirements – Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5pm when required.
• Must hold a high school diploma
• Valid New Jersey driver's license is required
• Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification
• Successful clearance of NJ background check
• Successful clearance of Drug Screening
• Has fulfilled the necessary training requirements and is in good standing in order to bill Medicaid for Support and Community Care Waiver (CCW) Services and CDS

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.