We are adding to our team and have 2 Full Time Maintenance Assistant Positions available in our faith based Independent living community. Day Shift available Monday - Friday. Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of senior citizens? Do you want work with a team that is passionate about and dedicated to serving seniors? If so, and you meet the qualifications for this position, we want to hear from you!

As a Maintenance Assistant you will assures building, equipment, and grounds meet quality standards that provide optimal safety, service, and cleanliness to residents, visitors, and staff.

Assures building, equipment, and grounds meet quality standards that provide optimal safety, service, and cleanliness to residents, visitors, and staff.

• Assures residents comfort by responding to work orders in a positive, timely manner.
• Monitors temperatures of hot water and refrigerators to assure safety for residents.
• Paints rooms and touch-ups as assigned.
• Repairs roof, floors, and walls as assigned.
• Works on special projects as assigned.
• Assists in moving residents to different rooms.
• Maintains grounds that reflect an open, welcoming impression to individuals passing by and entering the building.
• Handles, manipulates and properly stores maintenance, housekeeping, and lawn chemicals following safety policies and procedures.
• Constantly looks for unsafe items and removes appropriately.
• Uses safety and infection control policies and procedures in all duties.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents rights.
• Assists in the final inspection of residents apartment before move-in to assure all appliances, heater, air conditioner, light bulbs, tub/shower and toilet are in working order.Assures cleanliness of carpets, walls, floors, cabinets, and appliances.Follows up as required.
• Communicates with residents, families, visitors and staff in a positive manner using excellent customer service skills.
• Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance
• Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.

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  Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory systems for safety and facilities management.
• Ability to make minor and major repairs and paint.
• Must possess interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
• Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize work load as emergencies arise.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with vendors, contractors, and emergency personnel.
• Knowledge of use of hand tools, tractors, lawn equipment, carpet cleaners, and other housekeeping and maintenance equipment.
• Must have a current, active drivers license with excellent driving record.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to bend, stoop, and handle bulky objects. Must be able to work inside and outside in extreme weather conditions.