Property Assistant

Description JOB RELATIONSHIPS Receives direct and specific supervision from a Property Manager JOB RESPONSIBILITIES This person performs maintenance on properties owned by the organization

Performs needed repairs on properties including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, painting, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems

Participate in Licensure/Medicaid inspections relating to facility issues

Checks safety systems and devices for operational effectiveness Develops and maintains an effective working rapport with staff, vendor, and representatives of community and governmental agencies

Represents the interests of NCC in an appropriate and professional manner

Identifies required maintenance to prevent unanticipated breakdowns or conditions that create an unsafe environment. Takes all necessary steps to correct identified deficiencies

Immediately notifies Property Manager of any safety hazards

Operates tools and equipment in a safe manner

Maintains all equipment owned by Northeast Care Center

All other duties as assigned

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS May be exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock

May be exposed to disturbed individuals; may be exposed to contagious diseases

May work evenings, weekends, and holidays Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS Must have a high school diploma

Valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable under NCC standards

Ability to work congenially with others, courteous approach

Alertness in recognizing problems needing attention

A neat and professional appearance

Responsible, honest, trustworthy

Willingness to learn

Two years related experience in the building trades or remodeling

Knowledge of basic code requirements for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems installation and repair

Must be able to use independent judgment

Must have the ability to work with persons with intellectual disabilities.

Ability to cooperate and communicate with co-workers, individuals and the general public

Must have the ability to diagnose and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Must be able to work independently Must be available for snow removal in the winter months.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physically capable of sitting, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, transferring and transporting, fine hand coordination

Ability to distinguish smells, tastes, temperatures

Ability to hear and respond to all modes of communication

Ability to perform mathematical functions and evaluates and interprets mathematical information

Ability to make independent decisions

Ability to remain calm under stress

Ability to read and write in English

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally