Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant Duties and Responsibilities :

Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming, planting, etc

Maintain lawn care equipment

Maintain exterior / interior door locks

Maintain / repair / clean windows and screens

Clean and / or paint exterior surfaces as needed

Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility

Clean / change air filters

Clean / vacuum refrigerator / freezer coils and compressors

Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures

Assist with fire drills and building evacuations

Complete life safety code assignments

Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records

Complete safety audits as assigned

Maintain handicapped bars in baths

Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs

Repair / replace light fixtures

Test and record water temperatures

Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms

Perform commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs

Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order

Perform minor equipment repair

Perform carpentry duties, operate saws, hand tools, etc

Repair / remove / replace ceiling tile

Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall

Maintenance Assistant Qualifications and Skills :

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning and heating units

General construction experience preferred

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude

Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, visitors ,government agency personnel and the general public

Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition

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