Maintenance Assistant; Healthcare

The Club Health and Rehab in The Villages is looking to hire a Maintenance Assistant.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Assistant:

• The Maintenance Assistant assists Maintenance Director with maintenance programs for heating, cooling, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, grounds, carpentry, painting, sprinklers, fire alarms, plumbing, building exteriors, etc.

• Assists Maintenance Director in identifying needed repairs or replacements: apartments, common areas, depart work areas, landscaping, signage, sidewalks, driveway, parking area, fences, curbs, retaining walls, etc.

• Completes work orders from residents and staff

• Completes minor repairs (i.e., icemakers, dryers, washers, dishwashers, small appliances).

• Assists with preventive maintenance to refurbish or replace deteriorating items and avoid future costly repairs

• Advises supervisor concerning needed equipment repairs or low supplies

• Completes special projects as directed (i.e., room alterations, major repairs)

• Cleans and dust fire sprinkler heads routinely

• Handles incoming freight

• Lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment

• Keeps grounds litter free

• Assists with landscaping and lawn maintenance

• Keeps outside traffic areas free of with debris, snow, ice and other traffic hazards

• Assists with resident move in and move out as necessary

Additional Requirements of the Maintenance Assistant:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing maintenance functions in an assisted living community

• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the maintenance department

• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general maintenance responsibilities, resident rights, and safety and sanitation

• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

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