General Maintenance Technician

• Receives written and verbal information for each job order and selects methods, material requirements, and supplies based on quality and price.
• Evaluates equipment or systems for hazards, need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on appliances including toasters, cookers, dishwashers, and dryers.
• Replaces fixtures, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.
• Repairs light plumbing, toilets, sinks, fixtures.
• Cleans and maintains, A/C units, HVAC vents, replaces filters and general maintenance/repairs of HVAC equipment.
• Completes service order forms, details work performed, duration, and materials used.
• Interprets diagrams or blueprints to plan new or modified installations.
• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport supplies and equipment to work locations.
• Ensures work areas are cleaned and addresses maintenance related incidents (e.g., spills).
• May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring.

• Knowledge of a broad range of construction and remodeling practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Mathematical skills to calculate specifications and costs.
• Ability to read blueprints and to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate with individuals in an articulate, professional manner.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks for completion.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience, including apartment and/or general maintenance required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed required.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Position requires moderate to heavy physical activity having to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance. Involves frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, and climbing a ladder.Work in difficult locations such as crawl spaces, attics, roofs, and closets with exposure to electrical currents. May work at heights of 10 feet or more. Time may be spent outdoors where temperatures may vary from excessive heat to extreme cold or in a shop environment, which includes dust, noise, and some discomfort due to temperature.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.