Employment Type : Full-Time
Job description : Maintenance Assistant
The maintenance assistant provides a variety of standard and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of center grounds and facilities.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:1. Works closely with and follows the directions from the maintenance director/supervisor; 2. Maintains the building and grounds in a clean, safe and orderly condition; 3. Maintains and repairs basic functions of the center as determined by the maintenance director/supervisor; 4. Takes care of the tools and equipment; 5. 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; 6. Assumes supervisor's responsibilities in his/her absence; 7. Remains on call for emergencies seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day; 8. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights; 9. Performs other duties as requested.
Specific Educational Vocational Requirements:1. High school degree or equivalent and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing and Carpentry. 2. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
Job Skills:1. Good organizational skills. 2. Agile and in good physical health. 3. Ability to positively interact with personnel, customers, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. 4. Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Performance Related Duties:1. Interact with customers, families, visitors, center, and Care Center Facility subsidiary personnel. 2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.