Maintenance Assistant
Grand Living · West Des Moines, IA · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementPart-time
About The Position
Schedule: Part Time, weekend availability
Qualifications And Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Training in building maintenance/engineering including HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, preferred.
- Experience or training with painting and surface reconditioning, preferred.
- Experience working in senior living community, hospital, residential, hotel or similar building maintenance or engineering environment, preferred.
- Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate for a maintenance position in Assisted Living communities.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language sufficient to communicate with Residents, guests and fellow employees to explain and record Resident requests, comprehend work requests.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and furniture repair.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical and electronic lock systems.
- Knowledge of furniture repairs and color matching.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Ability to safely and properly troubleshoot and repair most mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Ability to safely and properly use hand and power tools.
- Work both inside and outside the Community structure in the varied weather conditions and temperature changes.
- Various working conditions including narrow areas and small confined spaces.
- Interruptions in routine occur; some areas of community may have high noise levels.
- Requires the ability to perform work using body members and or hand tools as work aids to work, move, guide or place objects or materials.
- Considerable repetitive motion of hands, wrists shoulders and back are required.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Knowledge and experience in handling and use of maintenance chemicals; such as sealants, solvents, adhesives, and pool chemicals.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- A full benefits package for full-time employees including 1) a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service; 2) affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more; 3) a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution, 4) automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).
- PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff.
- Exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements)
- Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Grand Living, our motto is "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences aren't just accepted, but celebrated.