Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

RATE: $22 to $25 Per Hour (Commensurate with experience)

BENEFITS:

• • Same Day Pay!! 

• • Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday” 

• • Monthly Gift Giveaways!! 

• • Exciting Attendance Program!! 

• • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• • 401K 

• • Holiday Pay 

• • Paid Time Off 

• • Overtime Available 

• • Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Worker provides a variety of standard and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of facility grounds and facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Works closely with and follows directions from the Maintenance Director;

2 Maintains building and grounds in a clean, safe and orderly condition;

3 Maintains and repairs basic functions of the facility as determined by the Maintenance Director;

4 Takes care of the tools and equipment;

5 Makes minor repairs on handrails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, electrical equipment, sprinkling systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers, changes filters on HVAC equipment, carries, lifts and stocks supplies;

6 Remains on call, when assigned, for 24 hours a day;

7 Assumes supervisor’s responsibilities in his/her absence;

8 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

9 Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 High school degree or equivalent and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing and carpentry.

2 Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

JOB SKILLS:

1 Good organizational skills.

2 Agile and in good physical health.

3 Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

4 Provide annual verification of negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.