Maintenance Assistant

Location: California

## Description
1.
Performs general skilled building maintenance tasks. Receives work orders and performs tasks required to complete duties assigned.
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Monitors and records water temperatures throughout the facility, such as resident use areas, laundry and dietary areas.
3.
Monitors and maintains heating and air conditioning/ventilation equipment such as changing or cleaning filters, lubricating motors, tightening or changing belts, changing fan motors, compressors, changing out thru-wall units and components, etc.
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Monitor and maintain electrical systems. Such as changing and/or replacing fuses, breakers, light bulbs, light switches, outlets, fan motors, light fixture globes/diffuse/lenses, elements etc.
5.
Monitor/maintain/exercise and keep records of the emergency generator set and transfer switch, such as keeping primary and secondary fuel sources at full capacity.  Checking and changing fluid levels, belts, hoses, batteries, etc. as needed.
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Monitor/maintain/test and keep records of the fire alarm/smoke detection system, fire sprinkler system, dietary vent hood fire suppression system, and all hand held fire extinguishers.  Must know how to operate all systems, testing all systems per the NFPA codes, and have a written list of the contacts and phone numbers of the licensed professionals who are contracted to repair/maintain and test the various systems.

Keep all required inspections on this equipment current.
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Monitor/maintain the nurse call system and related components, such as changing call cords, call cord outlets, call light bulbs etc.
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Maintain refrigeration systems such as ice machines, walk-in coolers/freezers, free standing coolers/freezers, water fountains.  This includes cleaning coils, keeping refrigerant levels correct, repairing leaks in system etc.
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Maintain and perform minor repairs on dietary equipment such as steam tables, dish machine, steamers, toaster, mixer, etc.
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Maintain door hardware and general building hardware, such as repairing/replacing door lock sets, closers, door stops, kick plates, thresholds. Repairing/replacing towel dispensers, soap dispensers, towel bars, grab bars, wall signage etc.
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Maintain equipment/furniture. Such as repairing wheel chairs, shower chairs, resident-bed/hand rails/crank system as well as general wood furniture repair, etc.
12.
Maintain plumbing systems. Such as repairing/replacing lavatory/sink faucets, toilet components and relieving routine drain clogs etc.
13.
Maintain interior and exterior finishes, such as repairing dry wall, plaster, brick, ceramic tile, vinyl tile, sheet flooring, cover base, ceiling tile, painting and minor carpentry repairs, etc.
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Maintain the roof systems, such as cleaning any and all debris off the roof, out of gutters and drains, etc.  Preserving the roof system warranty, if applicable.
15.
Receiving, unloading, un-boxing, and placement of heavy furniture and/or equipment, as well as moving/relocation of existing furniture and/or equipment.
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Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.## Qualifications
1.
Knowledge of general building maintenance practices and procedures.
2.
Knowledge of local and state building codes as it pertains to the repair and/or replacement of physical plant systems/equipment.
3.
Knowledge of safety requirements and regulations.
4.
Knowledge of heating/air conditioning/ventilation systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems.
5.
Knowledge of proper painting skills, carpentry skills, flooring skills.
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Ability to operate various types of mechanical equipment.
7.
Ability to repair minor mechanical equipment.
8.
Ability to work with and around others.
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