Maintenance Assistant

Responsible for assisting in maintaining the community in the areas of physical plant, equipment, grounds, and for keeping accurate maintenance records. Responsible for following all regulations that pertain to the maintenance of the community. Performs routine maintenance and repair of residence, maintaining physical appearance of the grounds and building as well as ensuring that the building is physically sound and safe.

Works with outside contractors as needed.

Maintenance Director/Executive Director

• Perform general maintenance work daily, including replacing light bulbs, repairing electrical, plumbing, HVAC and appliances or supervising licensed contractors when required.
• Prepares resident apartments for new occupants by painting, shampooing carpets, and all other maintenance.
• Conducts daily inspections of the building interior, exterior, and grounds.
• Assists in keeping accurate maintenance records of work done, ongoing preventative maintenance, inventory and purchasing of both capital expenditures and operating expenses; may purchase maintenance supplies, tools, and appliances.
• Keeps MSDS information current, is current in training on Disaster Plans, Safety Plans, and Illness and Injury Plans, and helps the Maintenance Director keep the facility in compliance with assisted living regulations.
• Assists in obtaining bids for maintenance work provided by vendors and contractors; three bids are required for most contracted work.
• Assists in maintaining internal controls of the key system.
• Assists residents with wall hangings, shelves, clocks, and any concessions given at time of move‑in; works with the Housekeeping Manager to ensure the checklist is completed by the new resident and filed for reference at time of move‑out.
• Devises and follows the work order system to assure all requested maintenance is done in a timely and accurate manner, providing a system of feedback to the resident and the Supervisor.
• Supports other departments as part of the team and continually strives to improve overall resident satisfaction, providing good communication to all involved in any maintenance issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma.
• Requires two years of related maintenance experience and some formal training in at least two of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, refurbishing, and cleaning. Ability to perform general maintenance repair needs as assigned, problem‑solve, plan, organize, communicate clearly, and cooperate with others.
• Must be able to speak and write English understandably, and calculate numbers for both maintenance work and paperwork associated with the position (reports, bids, budgets, etc.).
• Must function independently with minimal supervision, be flexible in scheduling, have personal integrity, and work effectively with residents, personnel, outside vendors, and support agencies. May be on call for facility maintenance during off‑work hours and/or need to call contractors for maintenance.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people in the community in a tolerant, polite, and accepting manner.
• Must be able to accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to interact with residents who are highly susceptible to common illness without exposing them to additional health risks.
• Must assist the Maintenance Director in keeping the facility in compliance with all government regulations, including OSHA, Life Safety Code, and assisted living regulations, if applicable.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations.
• Ability to drive facility vehicles is desired.
• Must always maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

May use hand tools, electric and gas tools including, but not limited to, lawnmower, snow blower, tree trimmer, paint brush, carpet cleaner, and floor buffer. Any personal tools used must be inventoried and on record for the Executive Director prior to use in the facility.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance activities and must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds, carry, drive,…