Maintenance Assistant

The position is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department. Provides maintenance duties to the building, equipment and grounds.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provides assistance in delivering preventive maintenance for the building, equipment, and grounds.
• Performs repairs under the supervision of the maintenance manager and within area of expertise including, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting and in accordance to accepted codes.
• Conducts and records routine fire evacuations drills and inspects fire and emergency equipment.
• Assists in the inspection of the physical plant, furnishings and equipment on a regular basis identifying needed repairs or improvements and advises the maintenance manager of recommended solutions timely.
• Monitors and records building and water temperatures and adjusts to meet regulations and safety codes.
• Ensures strict adherence to community fire safety and hazardous chemical procedures, promptly address all unsafe conditions or equipment problems.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, respecting individual dignity, rights and confidentiality standards.
• Performs floor care on an ongoing basis, including carpeting in resident apartments and common areas of the community.
• Removes trash gathered by housekeepers and caregivers on a daily basis.
• Ensures that outdoor walking areas and parking lot are clean and in good repair and free of debris.
• Maintains grounds in a professional, well groomed manner by performing grounds maintenance on a regular basis or working with a landscape company to maintain grounds in an appropriate manner.
• Assists in lifting and transporting heavy objects, including receiving shipments and furniture.
• Assists residents in hanging pictures, arranging furniture, or moving, as necessary.
• Assists and escorts inspectors on tours of the community.
• Keeps a record of all community tools and equipment and keeping needed maintenance supplies stocked.
• Perform related duties as requested.

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years of general maintenance experience
• Must have hands-on knowledge and experience with all the following areas of maintenance: basis electrical, plumbing, snow removal and basic carpentry
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 to 75 pounds

SKILLS:

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse group of people.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize frequently changing needs.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and discretion.
• Work as a team player with Team Members at all levels.
• Self-starter and positive personality.
• Sensitive to confidential information.