Maintenance Specialist - Building and Grounds

The Adrian Dominican Sisters are seeking a Full Time Maintenance Specialist to join our Facilities and Grounds team on the Motherhouse Campus in Adrian, Michigan. This position performs building, facilities, equipment and grounds maintenance on our 111 acre Motherhouse campus which includes 10 buildings that encompass 500,000 square feet of occupied space housing office spaces, residential rooms, common/activity areas, dining areas, nursing home and medical facilities, hotel and conference rooms, meeting rooms, restrooms, locker/shower rooms and break rooms.

Pay: starts at 18.21 /hr.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm. On call rotation every six weeks with added pay incentive. Some holidays.

Why choose us?

• Our work place is an amazing and safe home-like atmosphere where you will truly feel like a valued part of the team.
• We have tons of employee incentives and perks! Our Benefit package includes:
  • At a very low cost to you if you chose - medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • We pay for: short/long term disability, life insurance, employer paid pension, paid time off (14 days a year or more!) holiday pay, bereavement pay, jury duty pay, tuition through Siena Heights University, competitive wages and yearly pay increases.
• Our Management is supportive and thoughtful and will help you develop professionally.
• Our campus is a unique environment that you will enjoy with beautiful historic buildings, garden and permaculture areas, walking paths and beautiful grounds to explore on your breaks, an exercise and gym space, art gallery and meditation space, two dining halls with inexpensive home cooked healthy meals and break rooms with food and drinks to purchase.
• You can grow with us! We encourage you to explore new opportunities where you can transfer departments or move up with us after a year of service.
• We celebrate every chance we get!....Halloween costume contests, yearly employee recognition parties/cook outs, spirit week, bake sales, chili cook offs, employee and Sister craft shows, fall family festivals, Christmas celebrations and that is just to name a few!
• The Sisters are truly amazing to work for and treat us like family!

Check us out at http://www.adriandominicans.org

In this role you will:

• Work alongside maintenance, facilities and grounds department team members on major repairs and construction projects throughout campus.

• Paint designated facilities, (e.g., hallways, offices, parlors, etc.).
• Make appropriate repairs such as replacing light bulbs, stopped drains, basic plumbing and fixture replacement, etc.
• Maintain electrical equipment and appliances.
• Observe, maintain, and keep clean emergency power equipment.
• Install and repair toilets, wash stands, lavatory equipment, radiators, etc.
• Complete general carpentry work.
• Repair glass, windows, screens, furniture, etc.
• Assist other members of the maintenance department, outside contractors and skilled tradesmen as directed.
• Maintain shop, equipment, and work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Respond appropriately to phone and computer generated work orders and service requests from staff and residents in a timely manner.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures by practicing safety and health while performing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: 3-5 years' experience in the general mechanical field or facilities maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with others and also independently.
• Ability to effectively deal with a variety of personalities in a tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk up to 8-hours per day.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be sighted and capable of hearing.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position.
• Annual influenza vaccination is required for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a healthcare/long term care setting.
• Work involves on-site time; frequent interaction with residents, guests and volunteers with various medical conditions and other employees up to 8 hours each day.
• Masks are required in common areas when warranted by level of COVID-19 community spread, positive COVID-19 cases on campus, and/or other factors as determined by administration.
• The organization observes applicable guidelines of the CDC, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local authorities.
  

Other related titles: Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Technician, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance.