Maintenance Assistant

The Maintenance Assistant ensures the physical integrity, safety, and functionality of facilities, including buildings, resident halls, facility exterior, nursing stations/common areas etc. This position requires high level customer service, working with the elderly population, staff, and administration. Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Maintenance Assistant contributes to the mission, vision, and values by working both individually and as part of a team to complete maintenance projects and work orders and perform routine repairs and extensive preventive maintenance. This position supports other maintenance positions, assisting with grounds and snow removal, special event set ups, etc. Work is expected to be prioritized and completed in a timely and quality manner, and within budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform interior and exterior general maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections of life safety systems, HVAC support tasks, and facilities to identify and address issues proactively.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance by following IDPH/OSHA and other safety standards and assisting with training staff on proper procedures.
• Manage maintenance requests by ordering parts, completing work orders and documentation and maintaining inventory.
• Support special facility needs such as event setup, furniture moving, grounds maintenance, snow removal, overtime, and emergency response.
• Use tools safely and efficiently, communicate equipment and improvement needs to leadership, and contribute to improved customer service and operational efficiency.
• Participate in staff meetings, maintain confidentiality, complete required training and certifications, follow all policies, report incidents, and supervise or train employees as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a related position. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience is preferred.
• Must have general understanding of the major responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team and communicate and resolve issues tactfully and respectfully.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey and understand tasks, directives, etc.
• Ability to work unsupervised as needed and make independent decisions within the scope of the position.
• Basic knowledge of computers, use of email, web-based applications, and internet search tools.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to respond to facility for after-hours emergencies, work extended hours or overtime, and different shifts as needed.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person