What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Riverside Foundation?
Here's an opportunity to make a difference working with clients who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities! Riverside Foundation has full-time position available for a Maintenance Assistant.
Free life insurance after 1 month of employment! 401K with employer match after 3 months of employment. Partially funded medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid PTO with 9 paid holidays.
Hours are Monday-Friday 7am-3pm. Working some holidays is required.
$300 sign-on bonus after 6 months in good standing!
The successful entry-level applicant must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, be able to pass a criminal background check, have good attendance, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Maintenance Assistant
- Responsible to:
Director of Operations
- Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years elementary school or proof of equivalent knowledge. Good mechanical aptitude. Valid Illinois driver’s license and good driving record. Good manual dexterity. Physical stamina, energy, and coordination. Ability to stand for majority of workday. Ability to work in occasionally hot and humid conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Freedom from communicable disease.
- Purpose:
To provide a safe, attractive, and clean environment for all residents and staff.
- Duties:
Complete duties and projects as assigned by the Maintenance Director, including, but not limited to:
A. Routine cleaning and maintenance of facility vehicles.
B. Maintenance of grounds; including lighting, parking lot, sidewalks, steps, plantings, and trees.
C. Maintenance of exterior of building; including roof, windows, storm windows, and screens.
D. Completion of repairs, as needed.
E. Painting as required by annual schedule or as needed.
F. Maintenance of facility equipment; including plumbing, heating, air conditioning systems, refrigeration, laundry and kitchen appliances, particularly following preventative maintenance procedures.
G. Maintenance of safety/emergency equipment and systems; including exit lights, fire extinguishers, testing of fire alarm system, and testing of the emergency generator system.
H. Shopping for maintenance supplies.
I. Complete other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
J. Assist with agency emergencies as assigned by the Shift Supervisor
K. The Maintenance Assistant will not have unsupervised contact with the clients except during infrequent/unusual circumstances (i.e., emergencies requiring agency-wide participation).
V. Employment status: Non-Exempt