Maintenance Assistant/ Porter

Responsibilities

• Clean common areas of the facility.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety throughout designated areas.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times.
• Remove trash and soiled linens; must be able to lift up to fifty pounds.
• Maintain, repair, and clean windows and screens.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.
• Clean and change air filters.
• Clean, vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils, and compressors.
• Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies.
• 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 and replace light fixtures.
• Test and record water temperatures.
• Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, and chair alarms.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on commercial washers and dryers.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order.
• Repair, remove, or replace ceiling tiles.
• Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, and install drywall.

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 in both 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 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 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.