Maintenance Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting in maintaining the community in the areas of physical plant, equipment, grounds, and for keeping accurate maintenance records. Responsible for following all regulations that pertain to the maintenance of the community. Performs routine maintenance and repair of residence, maintaining physical appearance of the grounds and building as well as ensuring that the building is physically sound and safe. Works with outside contractors as needed. 

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform general maintenance work daily, including replacing light bulbs, repairing electrical, plumbing, HVAC and appliances or supervising licensed contractors when required to provide the service.
2. Prepares resident apartments for new occupants by painting, shampooing carpets, and all other maintenance.
3. Conducts daily inspections of the building interior, exterior, and grounds.
4. Will assist in keeping accurate maintenance records of work done, ongoing preventative maintenance, inventory and purchasing of both capital expenditures and operating expenses. May purchase maintenance supplies, tools, and appliances.
5. Keeps MSDS information current, and is current in training on Disaster Plans, Safety Plans, and Illness and Injury Plans. Helps the Maintenance Director keep the facility in compliance with assisted living regulations.
6. Assists in obtaining bids for maintenance work provided by vendors and contractors. Three bids are required for most contracted work. 
7. Assists in maintaining internal controls of the key system.
8. Assists residents with wall hangings, shelves, clocks, and any concessions given at time of move in. Works with Housekeeping manager to make sure check list is completed by the new resident and is filed for reference at the time of move out. 
9. Devises and follows the work order system to assure all requested maintenance is done in a timely and accurate manner. Provides a system of feedback to the resident requesting/needing the maintenance and the Supervisor.
10. Supports other departments as a part of the team and continually strives to improve overall resident satisfaction. Provides good communication to all involved in any maintenance issues. 
11. Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma.
2. Requires two years of related maintenance experience and some formal training in at least two of all the following 
   areas: carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, refurbishing, and cleaning. Ability to perform general maintenance 
   repair needs as assigned for the facility, problem solve, plan, organize, be able to communicate clearly, and cooperate 
   with others.
3. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to calculate numbers 
   for both maintenance work and paperwork associated with the position (reports, bids, budgets, etc.)
4. Must function independently with minimal supervision, be flexible in scheduling, have personal integrity, be able to work effectively with residents, personnel, outside vendors, and other support agencies. May be on call for facility maintenance during off-work hours and/or be needed to give guidance by calling on contractors for maintenance.
5. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people in the community in a tolerant, polite, and accepting manner.
6. Must be able to accept constructive criticism.
7. Must be able to interact with residents who are highly susceptible to common illness without exposing them to additional health risks.
8. Must assist Maintenance Director in keep facility in compliance with all government regulations including OSHA, Life Safety Code, and assisted living regulations, if applicable.
9. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergency situations.
10. Ability to drive facility vehicles is desired.
11. Must always maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

EQUIPMENT USED

May use hand tools, electric and gas tools including, but not limited to, lawnmower, snow blower, tree trimmer, paint brush, carpet cleaner, floor buffer. Any personal tools used must be inventoried and on record for the Executive Director prior to using them in the facility.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance activities and must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds, carry, drive, pull, push, squat, bend, climb, kneel, reach, crawl, twist, grasp, and feel to perform maintenance duties.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and frequent interruptions. May be subject to extreme weather conditions (i.e., temperatures below 32 degrees and over 90 degrees). The worker is subject to 
  hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to chemicals and climbing ladders.
• May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet community needs.