What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Homewood Retirement Centers?
Status: Full-Time
Join our mission
to Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
Homewood has been an industry leader since 1932 in providing senior living services. We are currently seeking kind, compassionate individuals who are ready & willing to serve others! We embrace a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Through teamwork, we become more creative, find solutions, enjoy our work, and build relationships. It all adds up to exceptional job satisfaction and stability. When you join our team, you will discover the satisfaction of knowing that your work makes a difference in your own life, and in the lives of others.
What's in it for you?
Schedule:
Assists in repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems.
Essential Functions:
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.
Join our mission
to Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
Homewood has been an industry leader since 1932 in providing senior living services. We are currently seeking kind, compassionate individuals who are ready & willing to serve others! We embrace a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Through teamwork, we become more creative, find solutions, enjoy our work, and build relationships. It all adds up to exceptional job satisfaction and stability. When you join our team, you will discover the satisfaction of knowing that your work makes a difference in your own life, and in the lives of others.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance options; plus, company contributions to your retirement after one year of service (AND...you don't have to contribute anything!)
- Generous PTO program with opportunities to opt out for additional compensation, or the option to trade in your PTO for cash
- Tuition reimbursement program, as well as career growth and promotional opportunities. We promote from within!
Schedule:
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
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.
- 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.
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.
