MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Job Description: Maintenance Assistant

Position Summary:

Performs maintenance and repairs of the physical structures of buildings and grounds and any other tasks assigned. Performs preventive maintenance according to Policy and Procedure Manual and the Total Equipment Lifecycle System (TELS) program.

Essential Duties:

Maintain required TELs program, Life/Safety and Preventive Maintenance Binders.

Abide by all State and Federal safety regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and National Fire Prevention Association (NEPA), as well as State Regulations.

Performs preventive maintenance according to policies and procedures to assure the building and its contents remain operable and in good condition.

Paints and performs structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings, or oversees the work of contractors to maintain an attractive and safe building, inside and out.

Assists residents and family members with move-ins and move-outs, with moving boxes and furniture, hanging pictures, and whatever it takes to make the resident feel at home and comfortable.

Performs Fire, Tornado, and other disaster drills as necessary to prepare staff and residents for an emergency and to satisfy the requirements of State Regulations. Maintains an emergency kit for the community to include flashlights, batteries, etc.

Must be knowledgeable of the locations of shutoff valves for water, gas, electric and sprinkler systems. All such items are to be properly marked and identified with signage.

Performs or oversees the performance of grounds maintenance activities, such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse to keep outside areas of building attractive, safe, and clutter-free.

Performs or oversees the performance of general cleaning and upkeep of buildings, including buffing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, and washing windows.

Inspects repairs and services HVAC and environmental control systems or oversees the work of contractors.

Inspects, repairs and services wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment or oversees the work of contractors.

Inspects repairs and services plumbing systems and installations for conformance to governmental codes, sanitation standards, and construction specifications or oversees the work of contractors.

Performs general repair and repainting of all areas of the building or oversees the work of contractors.

Assists other departments as requested, including moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.

Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.

Maintains condition and repairs, repaints, and re-carpets as necessary all unoccupied rooms to make them attractive for rental within 7 days of vacancy unless needed earlier as a priority, or oversees the work of contractors.

Is available to residents to assist with or perform periodic maintenance needs they may have. Completes all work orders within 24 hours of the request.

Meets with residents upon move-in to examine all electrical appliances and devices for safety.

Handles all chemicals according to manufacturer’s directions. Keeps all chemicals under lock and key when not in use for safety of residents.

Is available to the community for on-call emergency situations outside of regular business hours.

Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.

Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents.

Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success and the comfort and happiness of our residents.

Mission Statement and Core Values:

Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.

1. Service – “It’s not about me” Answer the needs of another.

Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.

We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.

2. Integrity – “We do what is right, not what is easy” Never compromise your integrity

Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions

Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior

Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out

3. Dignity – “We honor & value the worth of people” Treat people the way you want to be treated

Attack the problem not the person

Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions

4. Excellence – “We always give our best” Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.

5. Teamwork – “We succeed together” We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.

Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction

Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results

Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking

Learn to win and lose as a team