Maintenance Assist

Makes minor repairs on handrails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, geri-chairs,

electrical equipment, sprinkling systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers,

changes filters on HVAC equipment, carries, lifts and stocks supplies.

· Prioritizes service requests and makes quality workmanship repairs in a timely manner.

· Inspects common areas and community amenities daily to ensure that these areas are in good condition.

· Performs preventative maintenance in community including, but not limited to, heating and air-

conditioning systems, plumbing fixtures, sprinkler system, smoke detector and fire extinguishers.

· Repairs and maintains vacated rooms in a timely manner including painting walls and cleaning carpets.

· Identifies potentially hazardous situations that are not apparent to others.

· Enforces safety procedures in compliance with health and safety regulations.

· Informs supervisor of supplies and equipment needs to meet the day to day operational needs of the

facility and residents.

· English literate and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Knowledge of building equipment, building codes and building systems (HVAC, plumbing and electrical) in health care facilities.

· Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. 

· Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

· Is accurate, dependable, neat and thorough in assigned tasks.

· Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other departments.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and make decisions independently.

• Strong ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Demonstrates compassion for and desire to work with the elderly. 

• Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.