What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE WORKER position at Jennings Center For Older Adults?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Date: July 2026
Position Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER
Salary: $16/HR- $21/HR
Department: Environmental Services
Reports to: Director of Environmental Services
Position Information: Full Time, 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (no weekends)
Position Description
This position assists with all aspects of building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance including unit inspections, preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance.
Essential Functions
- Follow oral directions
- Follow written directions
- Understand major building systems
- Make repairs to facility equipment and fixtures, including vehicle maintenance
- Follow the preventative maintenance program
- Train with the Maintenance Technician/Director of Environmental Services on HVAC equipment, electrical, plumbing and attain the skills to independently perform these duties
- Assist with maintaining the overall condition of the building and grounds
- Perform waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy
- Attend in-service training programs
- Be available and respond to facility emergencies including on-call procedures
- Observe infection control procedures related to the Maintenance Department
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality per the established schedule
- Comply with safety, fire, protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment in maintenance, laundry and housekeeping
- Personally perform all maintenance tasks and functions, routine, emergency, preventative, and otherwise including unit inspections
- Monitor all building systems to ensure continuous operations and efficient usage
- Serve on an on-call basis and respond to campus, equipment, and building emergencies on a timely basis. Carry cell phone and be available for emergency calls 24/7
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality
- Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner
- Always Adhere to Residents’ Rights policies
- Assume accountability for data contained in the Staff Handbook
- Relate to residents, families, and staff in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner
- Participate in committee and events on and off the campus
- Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program
- Know, understand and exemplify the Mission and Values of Jennings: Respect, Compassion, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with major building systems maintenance
- Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to building and life safety codes
- HVAC certification preferred
- Demonstrated or capable of learning electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills
- Understands and communicates job related information and directions in English
Occupational Qualifications
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Prolonged periods of standing, and/or walking, as required by the position
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the job-related tasks accurately and efficiently
- Visual, auditory, and verbal abilities necessary to communicate effectively and perform job duties
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, or if required
- Ability to observe all facility safety policies and procedures
Benefits offered by Jennings:
- Possible shift differential pay!
- Health Insurance Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Savings Program (403B)
- Wellness Programs to support fitness and overall health and well being
- Smartchoice Patient Outreach Program, GoodRX, and Nurseline
- Tuition Assistance
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- Faith based, mission driven organization.
- Values of Respect, Compassion, Discovery of Potential, Celebration of Life and Community
- Daily/Weekly Pay with ZaZoon
- Staff Appreciation and Recognition Programs
- Sparkling clean beautiful environment.
About Jennings
Delivering quality care with joy & compassion since 1942, Jennings provides choices as unique as each individual: from a variety of Senior Care options, Rehabilitation Services and Child Care!
Recognized as an Employer of Choice for over a decade! We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, a comfortable work environment, a strong PTO (Personal Time Off) Plan and professional development opportunities.
EEO Statement
Jennings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Disable.
Garfield Heights: This centrally located campus, offers choices from independent living residences to long-term care. We also provide community-based services such as adult day services, child and infant care, short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home care and hospice.
Salary : $16 - $21