Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic at Oak Hill’s Waterbury Location works 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri 7a-3p Flex and maintains, builds, repairs, replaces, and modifies equipment, appliances, and buildings for all assigned buildings and grounds.

Minimum Requirements:  

• Degree: High School Diploma Required.
• Number of Years of Experience: 5 years of broad experience in mechanical and building trades.

Benefits:  

• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays  
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your HSA)  
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)  
• Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance  
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways  
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation  
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary

Responsibilities:  

• Performs a variety of skilled craft work such as home construction or renovation, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs, troubleshooting of various household systems, to create and maintain an environment which is safe and attractive, and which meets the needs of individuals residing in the home, students attending class, and employees.
• Assumes responsibility for overall maintenance functions as assigned by their supervisor, to ensure that the environmental needs are met, and facilities continue to be properly maintained.
• Performs emergency maintenance mechanic jobs, as needed to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• On a daily basis, prioritizes and coordinates electronic work orders for repairs or service as received. Prioritizes all emergency and health and safety work orders. Updates the electronic work order system on a daily basis, including but not limited to, status updates on completion of work order and closing out all completed work orders.
• Responds to calls for maintenance mechanic assistance 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Responds to calls other than calls from assigned sites based on related skill area, as needed.
• Familiarizes him/herself with all policies and procedures applicable to employees in general, and to the position of maintenance mechanic, seeking clarification from supervisors and other staff, when necessary, to ensure proper understanding, interpretation, and application.
• Understand and prepare for all licensing and inspection requirements as required in facilities.
• Responsible for the coordination of landscaping and snow removal, as needed.
• Conduct routine safety inspections to identify potential hazards. Resolve health and safety issues quickly, with collaboration from leadership as needed to create a safe workplace.
• Responsible for the scheduling of regular maintenance of assigned vehicle.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Attends relevant training session as indicated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.