Facility Associate

Organization Overview :

Villa Marie Claire is an innovative 20-bed residential hospice in the region. The skilled staff and natural surroundings create a home-like ambiance and specialized, around-the-clock care.

Located on 26 acres in Saddle River, NJ, the Villa offers a team of specialists focusing on pain and symptom management, ensuring patients experience dignity and comfort during this chapter of life. The Villa embodies the belief that quality can be achieved at every stage, regardless of medical diagnosis or abilities.

Patients enjoy private rooms with a bath and grounds view, free from burdensome symptoms, allowing time with loved ones. The Villa’s family-focused philosophy invites participation from the patient’s support system, including pets, and offers overnight accommodations for family members.

A Brief Overview :

The Facility Associates role is responsible for providing onsite facility services and day to day maintenance for external grounds and internal facilities infrastructure at the Villa Marie Claire. This role functions as support to all facility staff and needs to ensure the environment is maintained with the highest quality standards.

What you will do :

• Maintains the grounds and gardens surrounding the Villa Marie Claire as directed.
• Operates vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, etc.
• Maintains facility equipment such as beds, furniture, kitchen equipment, sterilizers, nurse call system, HVAC systems, domestic water, sanitary and utility distribution systems.
• Assists electrician, plumber, carpenter and HVAC mechanics as needed.
• Maintains or repairs tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
• Assists in snow removal as needed.
• Follows planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
• Oversees plant maintenance and assists with planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and applies mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
• Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of the facility. Recommends projects, painting, improvements or repairs to improve appearance and efficiency.
• Makes recommendations concerning facility improvements and necessary repairs to improve overall operations and patient and visitor experience.
• Installs and maintains all aspects of grounds and facility infrastructure.
• Performs visual inspection rounds covering each assigned area to observe staff at work and to ensure correct procedures are adhered to and that safety rules are observed.
• Understands and is able to execute role in fire and disaster drills and situations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment as directed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs additional responsibilities as needed to support various team functions.

Education Qualifications :

High School Diploma High School Graduate or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience Qualifications :

2 years of experience in grounds or maintenance, grounds Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, irrigation, plant maintenance, grounds upkeep, etc.

Benefits :

401(k).

401(k) matching.

Dental insurance.

Employee assistance program.

Flexible spending account.

Health insurance.

Life insurance.

Paid time off.

Tuition reimbursement.

Vision insurance.

Schedule :

night shift