Maintenance Technician

$22 - $26/Yr

Mountainside Treatment Center - Canaan, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Canaan, CT

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a candidate to fill a position in the Maintenance Department. A successful candidate will need basic building trade skills to maintain and improve the facilities at Mountainside.

Responsibilities

• Help to uphold the appearance expectations of Mountainside Treatment Center facilities.
• Help to maintain and repair Mountainside assets for optimal performance.
• Help to ensure maintenance supplies inventory is adequate in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and the Facilities Manager.
• Be prepared to assist other Operations Departments with special requests such as the Grounds Department for snow removal.
• Perform furniture moving tasks as required.
• Perform Maintenance Department vehicle safety checks.
• Assist during fire drills and respond promptly to alarms and other safety concerns.
• Perform inspections of major mechanical infrastructure such as generators and the fire suppression sprinkler systems.
• Assist in adjusting lighting and mechanical infrastructure in coordination with seasonal needs.
• Assist other departments to achieve successful completion of renovation projects.

Requirements

• Basic trades training and/or experience including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and patching/painting.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and be able to spend long periods of time walking/standing.
• Work independently and as a team member to help with departmental needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Comfort in seeking advice, instruction and assistance when necessary.
• Intermediate facility with computer technology including email, research, and training platforms.
• Experience and interest in working around persons in treatment for substance use disorder.
• Appropriate social and personal boundaries.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid drivers license.

Nice-to-haves

• Wallpapering skills could be beneficial to the successful applicant.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.