Perimeter Healthcare
Maintenance Technician
Jackson, TN - Full Time
Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has a great opportunity for a full time Maintenance Technician as we expand our growing company! If you are seeking an opportunity to work with a great team and be able to help improve adolescent's lives by providing high quality care, then apply today!
Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson offers acute and residential services to children and adolescents. Our mission is to obtain the best staff and utilize state of the art, evidence-based treatment protocols, resulting in the best outcomes for our patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES- The Maintenance Technician will perform routine maintenance duties for the hospital
- The Maintenance Technician will ensure that the facility and property are clean, safe, secure, and functioning at optimum efficiency
- The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for completing their assigned safety checks and adheres to all safety regulations and practices
- The Maintenance Technician will assist with performing testing, inspection, implementation and maintenance of equipment, systems, and structures
- Performs assigned preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e., compressors, exhaust fans, air handlers, vents, fan coil units, water coolers, refrigerators, ice machines, etc.) in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- Performs minor repairs and replacements, including replacing light bulbs and fire extinguishers, as requested/necessary
- Other duties assigned by management
- Tentative Position Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; on call every other weekend
- At least eighteen (18) years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Current Tennessee Driver’s License
- At least one year experience in maintenance duties, preferably in a hospital or other institutional setting.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the staff person to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must and must also be able to occasionally lift and/or move 50lbs or more. Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written). Works with office equipment, blueprints, specifications, manual reports, all hand and power tools, including, but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder pumps, motor compressors, refrigeration, heating, boilers, electrical plumbing and other wood-working equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The residents/patients in this program are termed “At Risk” youth who have been exposed to either the legal or social service system. During the performance of one’s duties, a staff person may be asked inappropriate questions, displays of socially inappropriate behaviors, the use of profanity and sexually explicit language. Staff persons may be exposed to racial slurs, derogatory comments, sexually suggestive phrases or threats of physical harm from students toward either staff or their families. There will be occasions when staff will be exposed to the elements of nature and may be expected to provide occasional transportation as required by program needs.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform reasonably related responsibilities as assigned. This organization reserves the right to review or change job duties as need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.
EEO
We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training and selection process within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
