The Environmental Assistant is responsible for performing routing maintenance and repair of residents' apartment homes and facility as well as maintaining physical appearance of the grounds and building, as well and ensuring that the building is physically sound and safe.Working knowledge of all major facility systems is required to include but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, painting, drywall patch/repair, minor electrical, carpentry, generator systems, carpet/floor cleaning, small appliances, pressure washing, transportation and ability to properly use power and hand tools to perform the required tasks. Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, state and local fire codes and other safety regulations required. The ability to organize and provide the maintenance needs of the residence and to work with outside vendors and contracts is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Understands and complies with all rules and regulations.

·Understands thoroughly all procedures and regulations for Fire Safety, Bomb Threat and Disaster Programs.

·Understands thoroughly the basic operation of the equipment within the facility.

·Conducts Preventative Maintenance Procedures on facility equipment.

·Undertakes minor repairs of plumbing and electrical nature on mechanical equipment.

·Understand when it is a better decision to seek advice from the Director of Community Environmentalwhere advanced mechanical knowledge is required.

·Records all pertinent information relating to Planned or Repair maintenance on the proper log forms.

·Adheres to proper safety procedures while operating, repairing, testing or utilizing any piece of equipment within the facility.

·Participates in continuing education classes

·Attends and participates in all in-service training programs organized and conducted by the Director of Community Environmental

·Communicates in an effective manner with all facility personnel, visitors or residents.

·Maintains a clean, sanitary workstation that is in compliance with departmental guidelines.

·Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize assigned tasks as needed.

·Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• You must have a valid state driver’s license with no more than three (3) entries; counting accidents, moving violations and failures to appear. All accidents are counted regardless of fault.
• You must have effective verbal and written English communication skills
• You must be compassionate and have a heart for serving others
• You need to be an excellent communicator and team player, with the ability to work well under pressure
• You need to have a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Does not qualify as supervisory role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 82-Unit 88 Bed Assisted Living Community

This job operates in a professional office and senior living environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

·Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.

·Able to work under stress and in emergency situations.

·Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.

·Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.

·Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.

·Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed:

oPersonal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes.

·Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

·While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 75 pounds.

·Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.

·Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.

·Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.

·Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.