Maintenance Assistant Jobs

Looking to hire a Full Time Maintenance Assistant. Flexible schedule with some weekends and holidays required.

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

Benefits Include

• These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.
• Wages on Demand
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)
• Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)
• Personal, Sick and Holidays
• Company matching 403(b) Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Paid Vacation

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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

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.

• Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.