Maintenance Assistant Jobs

Bethesda Gardens is looking to hire a Part Time Maintenance Assistant for our Assisted Living Community. Rotating day, evening, weekend, and Holiday coverage is required. $500 Sign on Bonus!

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

• Constantly looks for unsafe items and removes appropriately.
• Works on special projects as assigned.
• 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.
• Communicates with residents, families, visitors and staff in a positive manner using excellent customer service skills.
• Uses safety and infection control policies and procedures in all duties.
• Assists in the final inspection of resident’s 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.
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.
• Maintains grounds that reflect an open, welcoming impression to individuals passing by and entering the building.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
• Paints rooms and touch-ups as assigned.
• Handles, manipulates and properly stores maintenance, housekeeping, and lawn chemicals following safety policies and procedures.
• Assists in moving residents to different rooms.
• Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance
• Monitors temperatures of hot water and refrigerators to assure safety for residents.
• Assures residents’ comfort by responding to work orders in a positive, timely manner.
• Repairs roof, floors, and walls as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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

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.