Title:  Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician performs work involving two or more maintenance skills to keep machines, mechanical equipment, grounds or structure of the facility in repair.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Facilities management to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.  With management approval and involvement, this includes contacting vendors, scheduling maintenance visits and asking for pricing information.  All scheduled work and any associated costs involving outside vendors is reviewed and approved by Facilities management.
• Works with Facilities management to develop special projects including proposing new equipment and working with suppliers on specifications and pricing.  All proposals are reviewed and approved by Facilities Management. 
• Inspects, tests, and troubleshoots machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Dismantles and reassembles defective machines and equipment.
• Installs new or repaired parts.
• Installs and/or repairs wiring and electrical and electronic components.
• Installs appliances, machinery and equipment.
• Assembles, installs, and/or repairs plumbing.
• Paints and repairs woodwork and plaster.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures, such as sheds and outbuildings.
• Performs general maintenance tasks for the property, such as drywall repair, plastering, carpentry, flooring repair, painting, replacing lightbulbs, changing filters, repairing broken locks, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Status of maintenance work tickets including time and costs should be documented utilizing the computerized maintenance management program.  
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Effectively reports to Facilities Management and corrects unsafe work practices or unsafe property conditions. 
• Ensures all maintenance inventory, supplies and equipment are maintained and properly stored.
• Conducts routine maintenance on equipment and building systems
• Keeps tools and supplies clean and organized
• Assists moving equipment and furniture when requested.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Maintains interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
• Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the position.
• Must be detail oriented, have a professional attitude, strong organizational and time management skills, and be customer-focused.
• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• The successful candidate will have experience in two or more of the following skills: insulating, welding, machine and equipment repairing, carpentry and electrical work. Experience may also include planning and laying out of work relating to repairs; repairing electrical and/or mechanical equipment: installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.