Maintenance Assistant - Fulltime AM shift

Pay

$22–$24 per hour

Schedule

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 72 hours per pay period
• Weekend rotation: every third weekend
• On‑call required (minimum 4 hours worked when called in)
• Holiday rotation required
• Overtime may be required occasionally

About the role

The Maintenance Assistant maintains the facility, grounds, and equipment in a safe, clean, and effective manner. Duties include routine repairs, groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and responding to maintenance needs. Candidates must be able to work independently, meet physical job requirements, follow safety and infection control procedures, and support a safe, comfortable environment for residents.

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment in a safe and effective manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established policies and procedures, and as directed by the supervisor, to assure that a successful maintenance program is in place at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance carrier requirements for driving organization vehicles
• Boiler license or ability to obtain one within three months of employment
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must understand and practice Standard Precautions of Infection Control
• Must be able to work independently up to 100% of the time
• Must be able to work on call, every third weekend, and holidays
• Physical requirements:
  • Bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and kneel occasionally
  • Twist, reach above shoulder height, push/pull wheelchair or cart frequently
  • Remain on feet for most of the shift as assigned
  • Push, pull, move, or lift a minimum of 75 lb to a minimum height of 5 ft and carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 ft
  • Lift 75–200 lb occasionally
  • Read and understand handwriting, regular print, and directions
  • Write legibly
  • Vision sufficient to read 10‑point print with or without corrective lenses
  • Hear resident calls for assistance or equipment sounds when not in sight

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective communication and cooperation with inter‑departmental personnel and other departments to ensure services and activities meet resident needs
• Receive and follow maintenance schedules and instructions from the supervisor and established maintenance policies and procedures
• Understand and perform job functions related to environmental care
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, and driveways (cutting, sweeping, trimming, etc.) as necessary or directed
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment including plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems as directed, in accordance with established procedures
• Clean windows and screens as directed
• Perform carpet cleaning per schedule
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures
• Replace burned‑out light bulbs (exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc.) and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed
• Service heating and cooling units/systems per manufacturer specifications and in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean working environment by returning and storing equipment properly before breaks and at end of day
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