What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Citrus Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Maintenance Assistant, Healthcare
Citrus Health and Rehab in Inverness, FL is looking to hire a Maintenance Assistant.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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
