Maintenance Assistant

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Pay Range

$16.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Job Types

Full Time; 11am – 7pm

Job Description Purpose of the Maintenance Assistant Position

Maintenance Assistant is responsible, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, for maintaining the building and grounds.

Qualifications Of The Maintenance Assistant

• Experience in maintenance of apartment or senior care (health care) or other residential/institutional properties
• Ability to read, write and carry out directions, demonstrate maturity and effective handling of job demands
• Preparation of walls, surfaces, and neat painting
• Operation of carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment
• Self‑starter, able to work with minimal supervision, following a list
• Identification of problems and reporting concerns to supervisor
• Experience with senior populations helpful; ability to work with frail elderly or those with dementia
• Must pass state‑mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing

Essential Functions Of The Maintenance Assistant

• Routine maintenance scheduled by the Maintenance Technician, in conjunction with the Administrator, to assure all equipment and systems are fully operational.
• Repair work performed upon completion of a written work/repair order; work orders completed promptly, with emergencies or potentially hazardous situations given top priority.
• Painting of vacant apartments as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.
• Carpet cleaning in resident apartments and community areas as directed.
• Upholstery cleaning as directed.
• Weeding flower beds.
• Ensuring driveway curbs are properly marked before snow plowing season and that exits are clear of snow and ice in winter.
• Maintenance of fountains in ponds, where applicable.
• Securing gates around the specialty care courtyard.
• Maintaining and properly storing patio furniture.
• Routine inspection of the building exterior, sidewalks, and parking areas, taking appropriate action for optimal condition.
• Serving as staff liaison for men’s club.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to fulfill the living center’s goals and objectives.

General Responsibilities of the Maintenance Assistant

• Be a goodwill ambassador for the living center.
• Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic drills.
• Participate in training opportunities.
• Report safety and health hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts.
• Report to work as scheduled.
• Participate in on‑call duties as scheduled.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect.
• Observe residents for any change in condition (physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral).
• Communicate any change in condition to the Shift Supervisor.
• Comply with infection control protocols.
• Maintain resident rights and confidentiality.
• Follow guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook.

Physical and Mental Requirements of the Maintenance Assistant

• Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• 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 outdoors for extended periods.
• Enduring hot, cold, snow, ice, rain, humidity, etc.
• Ability to climb ladders to 16 ft.; work in high spaces, including roof up to an 8 ½‑pitch; work in close quarters such as ceiling crawl spaces.
• Able to perform physically repetitive work.
• Able to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures.
• Able to work with strong smells and chemicals.
• Able to operate equipment such as vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, snow blowers, etc.
• Ability to move furniture and boxes.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, co‑workers, supervisors, and outside service providers.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions in English; read labels, work orders.
• Emotional stability to appropriately handle resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia‑related issues, and death of residents.

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor

Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly wage and benefits as stated in the Employee Handbook. Eligible for a 2 % increase after 90 days of employment, and merit increase annually based on supervisor’s written evaluation of performance. On‑call as stated in the On‑Call Agreement.

Work Location:

• One location – yes
• Work remotely – no

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COVID‑19 Considerations

All required COVID‑19 precautions from the MDHHS are in place.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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