Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

The floor technician will complete the tasks needed to maintain the buildings and grounds in a state of good repair, cleanliness and attractive appearance.

• Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash from hallways and common area receptacles.

• Buff hallway, dining room, and common area floors.

• Wax, strip, and buff tile floors in hallways, dining room, and common areas.

• Maintain neat, clean interiors and exteriors of the buildings.

• Ensure that sidewalks and driveway are swept clean and free from rubbish and debris.

• Ensure that driveways and walks are plowed in winter, cleared of snow and salted to prevent icing.

• Ensure safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.

• Participate in tasks needed to maintain buildings and grounds.

• Report concerns about residents' well-being to Case Manager or Administrator.

• Repair equipment or requisition needed services to repair equipment.

• Check daily for work requests of staff and residents.

• Perform handyman tasks for residents.

• Maintain an accurate ledger of repairs and services provided and submit to the office by the designated date each month.

• Assist with room setup and cleanup for special events.

• Inspect buildings and grounds weekly and repair items identified as needing repair; replace light bulbs.

• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Understanding to repair minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical problems.

• OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures

• Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., using proper body mechanics or equipment

• Bending, kneeling or climbing ladders to perform maintenance and housekeeping tasks

• Occasional weekend work for special events, snowstorms or maintenance emergencies

• Handyman skills

• Experience in maintenance or environmental services

• Experience with maintaining floors, including waxing, stripping, and buffing of floors is helpful but not required

• Enjoyment in working with older adults

• May be expected to perform tasks that are not included in this position description, but which may be assigned time permitting.

• Reliable Transportation