Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

The Maintenance Assistant provides assistance to the Environmental Director with maintenance and repairs to the physical structures of building and maintaining the grounds.

Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan:

• Annual Performance Reviews
• Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
• Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
• Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
• Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
• Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.
• Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.
• Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.

• Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.
• We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services.

Maintenance Assistant Responsibilities

• Cuts the grass and trims weeds on the organization's property.
• Cleans the internal areas of the buildings, including buffing, dusting, sweeping and mopping.
• Washes the windows of the building.
• Empties trash cans and consolidates trash for weekly pick-up.
• Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.
• Repairs parking lot and sidewalk asphalt, cold patching materials and concrete.
• Operates snow removal equipment to maintain parking lots and sidewalks.
• Maintains and repairs the building's plumbing and electrical systems; including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses.
• Repairs or replaces building's bricks, stones and concrete.
• Assumes responsibility for supervision of the department in the absence of the environmental director.
• This position involves being on-call.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Must have a background in electrical, plumbing, roofing, and carpentry.
• Good organizational skills required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.