Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Homestead Village Alabama is a Community Senior Life Community, where our focus is creating an enriching, remarkable senior living experience for our residents. We know it begins with the relationships built between our residents, families, and staff.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team!

Education/Training: A high school diploma/GED. One year certification from college or technical school preferred; or five years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Five years in a maintenance role preferred

Position Summary: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety roles, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to distinguish colors and have a working knowledge of equipment and facility management services. Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining the building in good repair and kept free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems.
2. Maintaining the fire alarm and emergency lighting system in good working order. Performs test on fire alarm and emergency lighting systems weekly and keeps required records of test results.
3. Keeps heating and air-conditioning units in good working order.
4. Performs monthly maintenance checks of the building, grounds and performs routine maintenance and repair work.
5. On call for emergencies.
6. Maintains the exterior grounds.
7. Coordinates maintenance work with other departments.
8. May paint and perform minor carpentry and repair work.
9. Orders and requisitions supplies.
10. Conducts fire drills/disaster.
11. May perform duties of washing windows and screens outside the building.
12. Maintains the facility in a safe and clean environment.
13. Keeps work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly.
14. Inspects fire extinguishers on a quarterly basis.

Clinical/Technical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining the building in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
2. Maintains required records and reports as outlined in the Policies and Procedures of the Maintenance Department.
3. Conduct an annual assessment of facilities to identify needed improvement and repairs.
4. Maintain plan for fire evacuation and disaster response. Serve as Emergency Response Coordinator.
5. Responsible for hazardous waste disposal programs.

Physical Work Environment: Must be able to lift or carry up to 75 pounds occasionally and to exert 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical activity involves sitting, walking, standing, carrying, bending, lifting, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. This position is often required to work, both indoor and outdoor, in extreme hot or cold temperatures (not heated or cooled).