Maintenance Assistant/ Porter

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning common areas of the facility
• Maintains a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas
• Ensures that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times
• Removal of trash & soiled linens. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds
• Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens
• 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
• Repair/replace light fixtures
• Test and record water temperatures
• Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms
• Assist in commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs
• Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order
• Repair/remove/replace ceiling tile
• Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall

Requirements

• 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 general 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 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