Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description for Full-time Maintenance Assistant:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible under the direction of the Maintenance Manager for maintaining building and grounds.

Qualifications:

Experience in maintenance of apartment or senior care, healthcare or other “ residential/institutional ” properties, ability to read, write and carry out directions, and maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Ability to prepare walls and surfaces and paint neatly. Ability to operate carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment. Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work from a list. Ability to identify problems and report concerns to supervisor. Experience with senior population helpful. Ability to work with frail elderly or elderly with dementia. Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing.

Essential Functions:

1. Routine maintenance will be scheduled by the Maintenance Manager, in conjunction with the Administrator to assure all equipment and systems are full operational.

2. Repair work performed upon completion of a written work/repair order. Work orders are to be completed as soon as possible after being received by the Maintenance department, and, with the exception of emergencies or potentially hazardous situations, in the order in which they are received: emergencies and potentially hazardous situations will receive top priority. In the event parts need to be ordered, or any other cause of delay, the resident concerned, or department supervisor concerned, shall be notified of the reason for the delay and estimated time of completion. (See Work Order Procedure)

3. Painting of vacant apartments as directed by Maintenance supervisor

4. Carpet cleaning in resident apartments and general community areas as directed

5. Upholstery cleaning as directed

6. Responsible for weeding flower beds

7. Responsible to assure that driveway curbs are properly marked before snow plowing season Proper use and maintenance of equipment

8. Responsible to assure exits are clear of snow and ice in winter and that salt is properly applied and removed to prevent “slip and fall accidents.”

9. Responsible for maintenance of fountains in the ponds, where applicable

10. Will assure gates are secure around the specialty care courtyards

11. Will assure patio furniture is maintained and properly stored

12. Will routinely inspect the exterior of the building- including all sidewalks and parking areas, and take appropriate action to assure optimal condition is maintained.

13. Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary to assure that the goals and objectives of this living center are fulfilled

General Responsibilities:

1. Be a good will ambassador for this living center

2. Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic “drills”

3. Participate in training opportunities

4. Report safety and health hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor

5. Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts

6. Report to work as scheduled

7. Treat all residents with dignity and respect

8. Observe residents for any change in condition (physical, emotional, cognitive or behavioral)

9. Communicate any change in condition to the Shift Supervisor

10. Comply with infection control protocols

11. Compliance with all Resident Rights including confidentiality

12. Compliance with the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook

Physical and Mental Requirements:

1. Able to lift up to 100#

2. Able to stand, bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, pull, push, and walk long distances on hard surfaces, wading in ponds; working in attics; working out doors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions: Hot, cold, snow, ice, rain, humidity etc.

3. Ability to climb ladders to 16 ft. and work in high spaces, including the roof up to an 8 ½ pitch; ability to work in close quarters such as the ceiling crawl spaces.

4. Able to perform physically repetitive work.

5. Able to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures.

6. Able to work with strong smells and chemicals

7. Able to operate equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, snow blower, etc.

8. Ability to move furniture and boxes

9. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, co-workers, supervisors and outside service providers.

10. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions in English to read labels, work orders,

11. Emotional stability to appropriately handle resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia-related issues, and death of residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Range $16-$18

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