What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Sodalis Senior Living?
Job description
Maintenance Assistant
Sodalis Senior Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant at our Assisted Living community located in Stuart, FL. The Maintenance Assistant position is responsible for helping the Maintenance Director maintain the community at all times. Repair's physical structure and grounds and ensures a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff by implementing procedures for preventative maintenance and repairs.
Qualifications:
- MUST BE DEPENDABLE
- High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum one (1) year training and experience in a commensurate role and demonstrated ability to successfully perform duties and responsibilities as described.
- Valid driver’s license -- must be 25 to operate facility vehicle per insurance
- Basic knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, grounds keeping, commercial appliance repair, electrical wiring, Multi-meter use, standard practices and a variety of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities, and safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations and review and identify projects needed to be services by outside contractors.
- This position requires local travel.
- Must be a self starter with great communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs repairs to masonry, woodwork, concrete, and furnishings.
- Basic repairs buildings’ plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses.
- Basic replacement or repair to hoses, wiring, and belts in machines and equipment such as HVAC system, fountain, irrigation, vacuum and carpet cleaners, lighting systems, exhaust, fire, and security systems.
- Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.
- Cleans internal areas of property including, buffing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waste pick up and removal, and washing windows.
- Maintains current MSDS sheets and thorough knowledge of current laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing property storage, and management of hazardous materials (including solvents, flammables, caustics, and refrigerants).
- Ensures current and accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests, expenditures, resident room make-ready, work-in-progress, etc.
- Adheres to all safety, infection control, building, and life safety guidelines and state regulations for Alzheimer’s assisted living residences; and is always prepared for state life safety surveys .
All offers of employment with Sodalis Senior Living are contingent upon a satisfactory background and drug screening.
Please note our location:
860 SE Central Parkway
Stuart, FL 34994
Sodalis Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour but may negotiate up to $16.50
Shift: 9am-5pm
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stuart, FL 34994 Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- 9am-5pm
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Stuart, FL 34994: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Stuart, FL 34994: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
