Maintenance Assistant - Temp - Avamere Pacific Ridge

Maintenance Assistant

Status: This is a full-time temporary position

Wage: $20 - $25/hour

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St. Tacoma, WA 98404

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. such as cutting, trimming, sweeping and cleaning.
• Work to include: plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry and mechanical.
• Replace bulbs, clean windows and assist others in lifting heavy equipment and supplies.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.
• Ensure that the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of maintenance practices, procedures, building codes and safety regulations.
• Knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators and various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Familiar with maintenance of a building such as a nursing home, apartment complex or business facility.
• Able to minimize waste of supplies and misuse of equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.