Maintenance Technician

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

Receives and follows maintenance schedule and direction from the Director of Maintenance with the focus on providing a safe and clean environment for residents, associates and visitors. Performs routine maintenance on community grounds and parking areas by policing, sweeping, blowing, etc. as necessary

Essential Functions:

* Performs upkeep of floors including carpet cleaning, deodorizing and sanitizing in a timely manner as to allow time for other duties

* Strips, seals and waxes tile floors as necessary

* Inspects hallways daily for needed carpet cleaning

* Performs community trash removal at start of each work day

* Performs all duties at a reasonable pace allowing for safety and attention to detail

* Performs routine maintenance and repair throughout the community as directed to include: plumbing, replacing bulbs, check and replaces A/C filters and fuses, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc.

* Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to supervisor

* Report all hazardous conditions to supervisor or appropriate manager immediately

* Notifies supervisor of shortage or supplies

* Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, and visitors

* Subject to recall after hours and to be on-call for weekends and holidays in the event that a maintenance emergency arises

* Obtains proper authorization prior to the entry of any apartment

* Reports all on-the-job injuries according to company procedure

* When interacting with residents and/or family members, is mindful of the Resident's Rights to Privacy and resident confidentiality

* The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

* The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents

* Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non
- Essential Functions:

* Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership

* Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

* Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy

* Attends required community meetings as required

* Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University

* Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis

* Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, if applicable

* All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/

Educational Requirements:

* High school diploma

* One-year experience in a related field

* Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts

* Must know how to use a wide variety of maintenance equipment that are necessary tools of performing the job at hand

* Must be patient and able to work with ill, disabled, or emotionally upset senior residents within the community

* Willing to work beyond normal working hours to get a problem solved or job completed

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: