Maintenance Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Atlantic Shores Retirement Community - Virginia Beach, VA 23454Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.58 - $30.07 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Skilled Labor - TradesAre you a Maintenance Technician with the desire to work as a team and improve the lives of others? If so, the Plant Services team at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community is anxious to meet you! We are searching for additional team members who are highly skilled with a commitment to excellence. Earn a competitive hourly rate based on years of experience.   Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday – Friday. Additional compensation includes: Hourly employees: 1.5x Holiday Pay 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week Full-time employees: Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework All employees: 401k with company match Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   Position Summary: The General Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the overall upkeep of residential and public areas through responsive, accurate and efficient maintenance. This will be accomplished through the performance of simple tasks that require the application of general maintenance and repair techniques, materials, tools, and equipment under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor. The General Maintenance Technician serves as a member of the Maintenance team that is responsible for the physical condition of all buildings on campus. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Performs general maintenance duties involving plumbing and carpentry work, minor electrical and appliance repairs, and repairing furniture, fixtures, and equipment.  Completes work order request within the time frame assigned by supervisors. Preventative Maintenance – This individual shall monitor the performance of and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC’s, exhaust fans, boilers, chillers, and other mechanical equipment.  Refrigeration equipment (i.e. coolers, freezers, ice makers) shall also be monitored and serviced.  Monitoring of equipment and preventative maintenance shall be conducted in a professional manner using test meters, manifold gauges, charging cylinders and other testing equipment as required. Must perform repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation equipment located on roof and in mechanical areas.  Repairs may involve plumbing and basic electrical work. Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.  All work is to be performed in a professional manner, including high quality work practices, safety, neatness, thoroughness, follow up and clean up. Expected to work cooperatively with staff from all departments.  Intense cooperation and strong teamwork effort is necessary with co-workers in the department and in other departments to make the program work efficiently. Maintains work areas and equipment/tools in a neat and clean manner that meets safety standards.   Education and/or Experience:  Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) License preferred. One year of experience performing plumbing and carpentry work, minor electrical and appliance repairs, furniture repairs, and fixture/equipment maintenance. Technical school background preferred. Must possess current and valid driver’s license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and perform simple arithmetic. Strong professional communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse team. Organization and time-management skills. Positive attitude and self-motivated. Qualifications Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want to live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff. Our Core Values include: Service to others Culture of Trust/Honesty Leadership to Grow Loyalty   Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity. We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone’s life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.