Maintenance Assistant/Technician for Resident Care Facility for the Elderly

Job Overview
The Maintenance Assistant/Technician ensures that the overall functions of the building premises are in good, safe operational order; this role is responsible for minor repairs and coordinating outside services for major or specialized repairs, in addition to assisting the Maintenance Director as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the interior and exterior of all buildings on the premises for wear or damages that require repair or equipment replacement
• Record specific requests from managers for repairs. Identify whether it is a minor repair which can be handled internally or, if necessary, receive required bids from outside sources for major, or specialized (e.g., electrical wiring, etc.) repair
• Make minor repairs related to Plumbing, Electric, and Carpentry.
• Replace defective or worn items (e.g., light bulbs)
• Support residents with mobility assistance and transportation needs as required.
• Schedule, monitor, and approve major repairs done by outside contractors.
• Understand and keep current of federal, state, and local regulations that affect building operations such as OSHA, etc

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operatingandmaintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong mechanical knowledge including familiarity with programmable logic controllers, welding, electrical systems, and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on building relationships with residents and their families.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Proficient in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Knowledge of using tools such as an ohmmeter for basic electrical troubleshooting is desirable.
• Current driver's license

Education & Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent or one year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required tostandand walk
• The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch,or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 43 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26