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Maintenance Technician

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital, Arizona City, AZ, United States


Purpose Statement
Join our team at Agave Ridge! We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you – passionate, highly skilled, and motivated to make a difference.

Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work.

Essential Functions

Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar.

Act as back‑up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately.

Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use.

Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.

Follow preventive maintenance schedule/instruction and complete reports, as requested.

Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week, and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms (lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility.

Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stalls, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs as needed; repair or refine furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.

Other Functions

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience in maintenance or facility operations required.

Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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