Maintenance Assistant

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise at Silas Burke House

Job

JOB OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing maintenance and housekeeping duties in the community and around the community grounds as assigned. Responsible for assisting with maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the residents, guests, and team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Responsible for completing all maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform general maintenance duties such as:
• Fixing wall coverings
• Fixing floor coverings
• Repairing furniture and fixtures
• Performing basic plumbing work
• Performing minor electrical repairs
• Repairing appliances
• Assist with painting and refurbishing projects.
• Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all Sunrise vehicles as assigned.
• Maintain all tools and repair parts.
• Participate in all fire drills and in the community’s disaster preparedness program.

• Assist with working on heating and air conditioning systems.
• Assist with work on domestic water systems and pumps.
• Assist with work on refrigeration systems, motors, fans, electrical systems, and emergency generators.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance as directed by supervisor and according to safety regulations.

• Perform carpet and hard surface floor maintenance.
• Perform deep cleaning and resident suite ‘make ready’ rooms as assigned.
• Assist with housekeeping functions as needed.

• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lockout Tagout procedures, and infection control guidelines.
• Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents.

• Review, reads, notate, and initial the Building Management Platform to document and learn about pertinent information and actions required.
• Practice positive resident relations and direct resident or family member feedback to supervisor.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist in driving the community vehicle and/or bus as assigned.

• Participate as a member of a team and commits to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
• Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
• Attend regular meetings;
  Town Hall, Monthly Department, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all…