Lighthouse Central Florida is a mission-driven, values based organization providing optimal blend of rehabilitation training services and real world application to help individuals of all ages, who live with any degree of vision loss to adjust to their reality with grace and confidence so that can remain active, productive members of our community.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Performs work requiring the specialized skills of at least one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, kitchen/laundry, carpentry, and paint/wall covers, locksmith, in addition to performing other general maintenance duties.
• Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, and other objects.
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Performs general repairs. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Responsible for all maintenance for the primary trade, area of expertise.
• May work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of duty.
• Uses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturer’s instructions/MSDS requirements.
• Checks Maintenance Requests lists, daily for work assignments, at the beginning of and throughout each shift.
• Managing and repairing of basic building maintenance.
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance tasks as needed.
• Diagnose maintenance issues and determine best course of repair.
• Troubleshooting and repairing in a timely manner.
• Communicates status of job assignments and maintenance requests to supervisor.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Required to wear PPE and follow all safety standards.
• Notifies supervisor upon completion of work assignment.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED or one year relevant experience.

Demonstrated Knowledge and Skills:

• Possess a strong work ethic and be able to work well with others.
• Handle multiple high priority tasks in a fast-paced team environment, and requires the ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
• Uses tools safely and correctly.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, siding, windows, doors, renovations, ground maintenance and basic mechanics.
• Complies with safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
• A strong mechanical background with hands on journey-level experience in at least two trades (I.e.; HVAC, Plumbing, electrical, or refrigeration) required.

Physical Demands:

• Strong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related activity.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift (up to 75 lbs.) repetitively.

Requirements:

• Good Mechanical Skills.
• Good Troubleshooting Skills.
• Previous training & experience in plumbing equipment.
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees.
• Must pass Level II background check

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.