Maintenance Assistant - Temporary

Description

Join the next generation of senior living! Our purpose at The Springs is to change the way people think, feel and experience senior housing. We’ve taken the time and care, to create handcrafted communities for seniors and their families. All of our communities offer warm and inviting environments that enhance peoples' lives, and offer quality services and genuine solutions for seniors.

We’re looking for a Temporary Maintenance Assistant to support our Maintenance Director in keeping our beautiful community in top shape, ensuring the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of our residents. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their skills in maintenance!

• Able to perform lifting and physical work such as pressure washing, ladder use, moving furniture and appliances.
• Help fix or replace things like doorknobs, locks, and hinges to keep doors working properly.
• Use various tools and equipment, like hand tools and power tools, to do your job.
• Follow instructions and directions, whether spoken or written.
• Learning how to solve problems by thinking things through and figuring out what needs to be fixed.
• Be polite and helpful when answering questions or handling complaints from residents in a timely manner.
• Assist with keeping the trash area clean by organizing, deodorizing, and power washing when needed.
• Help maintain the outdoor areas by picking up trash, blowing off sidewalks, cleaning, and painting as needed.

• Basic technology knowledge (i.e. knowing how to use a smart phone & apps)
• Well organized with the ability to follow directions and take notes
• If you are new to working in maintenance but have a willingness to learn,
  we will provide all the necessary basic skills training in maintenance to be successful!
• Must be able to pass a background check and oral drug screen.

• Listen carefully and shares clear and accurate information, both when speaking and writing.
• Have good customer service and communication skills to work well with residents, their families, visitors, contractors, and co-workers.
• Always act and dress professionally, showing respect to residents and co-workers.
• Keep private information about residents and staff confidential at all times.
• Show up to work on time and finishes all scheduled shifts.
• Solve everyday problems.
• Organize tasks and decide which ones to do first.

• Maintain ability to lift 75 pounds; to stand or walk throughout the vast majority of the work day, and to frequently push, pull, bend, twist, and reach.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/handle items.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work location:

The Springs at Clackamas Woods in Milwaukie, Oregon