Maintenance 

Starting Rate: $15.81 (paying $15.81 – $18.36 per hour, depending on experience)

SHIFT: Part-Time, 30 hours per week, alternating weekend rotation

*Based out of our Garden Gate location and potential travel to other WNY facilities*

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus
• Retirement/401k 
• Flexible Schedules

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Maintenance Aide follows directions and performs duties to maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment in the facility and grounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adequately performs duties assigned, such as repairing and installing all equipment, floors, walls, ceilings, etc.
• Cleanliness of his/her work area is required, and proper and safe use of tools and equipment is expected
• Responsible for the general safety and security of the nursing facility, furnishings, and equipment
• Provides maintenance management through regular equipment inspections while upholding facility maintenance inspection processes & procedures and attending to all daily maintenance requests for each department
• Performs necessary repairs to the building, including but not limited to painting, drywall repairs, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, ceiling tile replacement, window and screen replacement, etc.
• Performs generator testing and fire drills; checks/maintains patient lifts, oxygen concentrators, suction machines, fire extinguishers, and sharps container inspections.
• Takes water temperatures and assists in safeguarding the security of the facility
• Answers maintenance calls/requests, performing needed repairs as indicated and in a timely manner
• Transports staff to and from designated pick-up and drop-off sites utilizing the facility vehicle
• Performs any other duties necessary as assigned by the Environmental Services Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work with tools, ladders, and maintenance supplies as directed
• Able to work under minimum supervision while cooperating with departmental heads and other staff members
• Problem-solving skills in maintenance requests
• Good physical strength for heavy lifting and other related tasks
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
• Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
• Qualities of responsibility and diplomacy

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Garden Gate Health Care Facility

Attn: Jacquie Mazzara

2365 Union Rd

Buffalo, NY 14227

Call:716-668-8100 for more information

ABOUT US:

The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!