What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Traditions at Hunter Station?
Maintenance Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain exterior/interior door locks
- Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens
- Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed
- Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility
- Clean/change air filters
- Clean/vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors
- Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures
- Assist with fire drills and building evacuations
- Complete life safety code assignments
- Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records
- Complete safety audits as assigned
- Maintain handicapped bars in baths
- Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs
- Repair/replace light fixtures
- Test and record water temperatures
- Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms
- Perform commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs
- Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order
- Perform minor equipment repair
- Perform carpentry duties, operate saws, hand tools, etc
- Repair/remove/replace ceiling tile
- Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall
Maintenance Assistant Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning and heating units
- General construction experience preferred
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude
- Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the public
- Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
- Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Maintenance Assistant Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
