What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Homewood at Williamsport?
Other job requirements: Some computer experience to maintain logs and basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC. Available for on-call weekends and snow removal.
Join our mission
to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
Discover Homewood at Williamsport
where 28 acres of picturesque landscapes near Hagerstown, Maryland, welcome you to a community rooted in history and warmed by the charm of Western Maryland. Our mission is clear: to treat residents with compassion, professionalism, and care. Here, we cultivate a vibrant culture, fostering teamwork and sparking innovative solutions, resulting in lasting job satisfaction for our dedicated employees. We value longevity and strong relationships within our community. Join us in the joy of making a real difference in people's lives!
What’s in it for you?
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:
- Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
- Assistance for new LPNs/RNs– we pay up to 50% of your student loans
- Shift and weekend differentials
But that’s not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:
- Referral bonus of up to $600
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Retirement contributions
- Professional licensure reimbursement
Job Summary:
Assists in repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems.
Essential Functions:
- Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
- Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
- Assists in a program of preventative maintenance that keeps equipment functioning properly and buildings in good repair.
- Assists in making repairs to the electrical and plumbing equipment.
- Assists with snow removal and groundskeeping as needed.
- Responds promptly to requests from residents and staff regarding maintenance problems.
- Responds immediately to all facility emergencies and is familiar with all emergency equipment and procedures.
- Assists other departments in special projects and tasks of a heavy nature.
- Rotates being on-call on off hours.
- Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training in maintenance work, (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.) would be helpful.
- Two years’ experience in plant maintenance.
- Knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and allied machinery, and the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and communication systems would be helpful.
- Must have organizational skills and be able to do sequential events.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures normally ranging from 0 to 100 F.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight hour shift and able to lift and transfer at least 70 pounds.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift, bend, stoop, twist and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to push and pull equipment and lift or transfer items weighing 70 pounds frequently throughout the shift. Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and temperatures ranging from 0 to 100 degrees F.
