MAINTENANCE WORKER in Garfield Heights, Ohio at Jennings Center For Older Adults

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date: July 2026

Position Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER

Salary: $16/HR- $21/HR

Department: Environmental Services

Reports to: Director of Environmental Services

Position Information: Full Time, 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (no weekends)

Position Description

This position assists with all aspects of building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance including unit inspections, preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Follow oral directions

• Follow written directions

• Understand major building systems

• Make repairs to facility equipment and fixtures, including vehicle maintenance

• Follow the preventative maintenance program

• Train with the Maintenance Technician/Director of Environmental Services on HVAC equipment, electrical, plumbing and attain the skills to independently perform these duties

• Assist with maintaining the overall condition of the building and grounds

• Perform waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy

• Attend in-service training programs

• Be available and respond to facility emergencies including on-call procedures

• Observe infection control procedures related to the Maintenance Department

• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality per the established schedule

• Comply with safety, fire, protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment in maintenance, laundry and housekeeping

• Personally perform all maintenance tasks and functions, routine, emergency, preventative, and otherwise including unit inspections

• Monitor all building systems to ensure continuous operations and efficient usage

• Serve on an on-call basis and respond to campus, equipment, and building emergencies on a timely basis. Carry cell phone and be available for emergency calls 24/7

• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner

• Always Adhere to Residents’ Rights policies

• Assume accountability for data contained in the Staff Handbook

• Relate to residents, families, and staff in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner

• Participate in committee and events on and off the campus

• Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program

• Know, understand and exemplify the Mission and Values of Jennings: Respect, Compassion, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience with major building systems maintenance

• Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to building and life safety codes

• HVAC certification preferred

• Demonstrated or capable of learning electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills

• Understands and communicates job related information and directions in English

Occupational Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Prolonged periods of standing, and/or walking, as required by the position

• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the job-related tasks accurately and efficiently

• Visual, auditory, and verbal abilities necessary to communicate effectively and perform job duties

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, or if required

• Ability to observe all facility safety policies and procedures

Benefits offered by Jennings:

• Possible shift differential pay!
• Health Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Savings Program (403B)
• Wellness Programs to support fitness and overall health and well being
• Smartchoice Patient Outreach Program, GoodRX, and Nurseline
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Faith based, mission driven organization.
• Values of Respect, Compassion, Discovery of Potential, Celebration of Life and Community
• Daily/Weekly Pay with ZaZoon
• Staff Appreciation and Recognition Programs
• Sparkling clean beautiful environment.

About Jennings

Delivering quality care with joy & compassion since 1942, Jennings provides choices as unique as each individual: from a variety of Senior Care options, Rehabilitation Services and Child Care!

Recognized as an Employer of Choice for over a decade! We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, a comfortable work environment, a strong PTO (Personal Time Off) Plan and professional development opportunities.

EEO Statement

Jennings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Disable.

Garfield Heights: This centrally located campus, offers choices from independent living residences to long-term care. We also provide community-based services such as adult day services, child and infant care, short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home care and hospice.