Maintenance Technician - Plymouth Meeting, PA

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We arecurrently seeking aMaintenance Technicianto join our Facilities team. The technician will be responsible for locations throughout theGreater Philadelphia region, including NJ and DE.

Bring your trade skills to Merakey's in-house Facilities team. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll make repairs and improvements that keep the homes of the people we support safe and comfortable. You'll use your judgment to prioritize repairs, work independently on day-to-day assignments, and team up with other technicians on larger jobs.

Merakey provides a work vehicle, a gas card, and most of the tools and materials you'll need for day-to-day repairs.

What you'll do

• Travel to assigned homes and facilities, complete daily work orders, and walk through sites to identify, report, and address maintenance needs.
• Handle general building repairs, including carpentry, drywall patching, wall and ceiling tile repair, surface preparation, painting, and furniture and lock repairs.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, roof, and HVAC repairs and upkeep, and help maintain parking lots.
• Work independently and with other technicians on renovations and building upgrades. Use power tools and equipment safely and follow Merakey's maintenance and safety procedures.
• Provide on-call coverage for emergency maintenance.
• Report to the Maintenance Manager, communicate delays or absences promptly, and attend required meetings and training.

What you'll need

• A valid driver's license.
• A verifiable high school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of maintenance experience.
• Hands-on skills in general maintenance, including carpentry, light electrical work, plumbing, and drywall repair and patching. Painting experience is preferred.

What it's like to work here

You'll get to know the homes on your route and the residents and staff who count on your work. When a repair takes a second visit or a larger job needs another pair of hands, you'll have a team to work through it with.

Your experience can also open doors within Merakey. Employees have started as a Maintenance Technicians, moved into project management, and went on to become a Real Estate Managers!

Earn up to $24.04/hour in this position.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have a verifiable High school diploma/G.E.D.
• Must have 3 years of experience.
• Must have skills and knowledge in all phases of maintenance repairs, carpentry, light electric, plumbing, drywall and spackle repair, painting would be a plus.