Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Full Time | Days/Evenings (11 am - 8:30 pm)

*** $14.50/hr to $16.30/hr based on experience***

Department: Maintenance

We seek caring team members willing and able to commit to Our Values: Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing and Giving.

The Maintenance Assistant supports our mission and values by maintaining the facility equipment, buildings, and grounds in a safe and efficient manner.

The Maintenance Assistant primary responsibilities will include:

• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, and snow removal as directed.
• Perform routine maintenance/repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc. as directed. This also includes all grounds, mowing, and snow removal equipment.
• Clean screens and filters.
• Replace burned out light bulbs including exit lights, overhead lights, call lights, hall lights, and perform cleaning of lenses as directed. This includes all outside lights on campus as well.
• Service heating/cooling units as specified by manufacturers or as directed.
• Painting inside and outside facility.
• Reports any problems to Director of Facilities.
• Follow all established safety procedures and precautions at all times, including lockout tagout and all electrical safety procedures.
• Maintain all personal protective equipment and devices in good working condition.
• Maintain general plant and facility in good repair, ensuring a safe and orderly environment.
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and unusual events to supervisor.
• Assure that work areas are clean and safe. Ensuring all equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored before leaving areas on breaks, mealtimes, and end of workday.
• Maintenance work areas are to be free of hazardous conditions (i.e. grease, oil spills, excess equipment and supplies, unsupervised extension cords, etc.)
• Follow established fire and safety programs and conducting monthly firedrills, as well as, have knowledge of proper operation and re-setting of alarms and sprinkling systems.
• Presents a courteous, cooperative, and compassionate demeanor to Village residents, staff, and visitors at all times.
• Maintains the confidentiality of resident information.
• Honors the residents personal and property rights including knocking on doors before entering resident room.

What is required in this position?

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Prior experience in general maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to do heavy work and lift a maximum of 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical ability.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

What makes Brethren Care Village unique?

Our Mission here at Brethren Care Village, as a Christian based senior living community, is to provide exceptional individualized care and services. Our employees are committed to exceeding the expectations of our residents and their family members.

Brethren Care Village has served our community since 1972. We consistently offer first-class care through a wide range of services from apartment living, home care, cutting edge physical and aquatic therapy, memory care, assisted living and long-term nursing care.

Why work here?

Our Values at Brethren Care Village impact not only our residents but also our employees. We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members. Our inviting atmosphere overflows from mutual respect, a shared purpose, teamwork and opportunities for professional & personal growth. We provide compassionate team members much more than a career!

Brethren Care Village puts our employee appreciation into action! We offer:

• Excellent benefit options for part time & full-time employees including PTO, 7 paid holidays and 401K with Company Match
• Comprehensive benefits for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, company paid Life Insurance and more
• Scholarship opportunities for high school & college students
• Tuition Reimbursement for LPN and RN advancement
• FREE use of our Pool & Fitness Center
• Discounts on meals and cell phone plans
• Employee promotions with a Commitment to growing our leaders

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.