Maintenance Assistant

Qualifications

• High school education or the equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license
• General knowledge and ability in painting, plumbing, electrical work and carpentry and the use of appropriate tools.
• Must be able to stand or walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour day
• Must be physically able to waist lift, push and/or pull maximum of 80# and overhead lift a maximum of 50#, with frequent waist lifting and overhead lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects up to 25%
• Must be able to frequently bend, squat or climb during a 8-hour day

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to working with chemicals
• May be subject to differing temperatures
• May be involved unexpectedly, or on short notice, to tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or mucous membranes

Responsibilities

• To maintain the facility, internally and externally, according to local, state and federal regulations.
• The maintain the grounds of the facility
• To assist with snow removal in the winter and the proper maintenance of all walkways and entrances at all times
• To care for and maintain tools and equipment belonging to the facility
• To maintain the facility floors with regular buffing
• To move resident's furniture, clothing, etc. to assigned rooms