Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Department: Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Maintenance Director

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance Director in maintaining overall cleanliness, safety and function of the Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Walk through Community (including parking area) at beginning and end of shift to monitor general condition and tidiness of environment.
• Support Community-specific fire safety, disaster and evacuation procedures.
• Support in training staff to conduct fire drill per local regulations and Community policy.
• Treat residents, families and visitors of the Community with dignity and respect.
• Repair drywall and touch-up paint as needed.
• Must be able to navigate work orders system as well as other reports.
• Support in ensuring Maintenance Log is up to date with list of requested and completed repairs
• Follow preventative maintenance schedule developed by Executive Director and Maintenance Director.
• Repair bathroom fixtures and plumbing as needed.
• Clean light fixtures on the exterior and interior of the building.
• Check light bulbs on exterior and interior common areas of the building daily.
• Pressure wash kitchen floor quarterly.
• Remove lint from dryer filters and clean behind dryers twice daily.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, and others.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be able to relate with sensitivity to and work with ill, disabled, and
• elderly.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day while sitting, standing, bending, and lifting.
• Must be available for on-call emergencies and repairs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the Maintenance Director, Executive Director, and other Managers.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in general maintenance or handy-person duties in a commercial or residential environment.
• Understanding of safe handling of chemicals, tools and maintenance equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• State Criminal Background Check and LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement.
• LIC 503 Health Screening Report.

ANY CERTIFICATION PER STATE REQUIREMENT:

• Tuberculosis (TB) clearance as required by the State.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications as required by the State.
• Criminal Background check cleared.
• Certification and/or License as required by the State.
• Fingerprint clearance as required by the State.
• Must be at least 18 years of age as outlined in state regulations.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as part of regular duties.
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The following physical actions may be required but are not regularly expected:

• Sitting
• Climb or balance
• Use of hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Lifting more than 50 pounds (rarely)

Work Environment

• Regular interaction with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
• Occasional evening, weekend, or night shifts may be required to ensure proper shift coverage.
• Subject to potential exposure to:
  • Communicable diseases and infections
  • Physical injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
  • Exposure to latex.
  • Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  • Various drugs, chemicals, infectious, or biological hazards
  • Environmental hazards such as falls, burns, odors, or equipment-related injuries
• On-call work may be required on an as-needed basis.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.

Professional office environment. Uses PC, telephones, word processing and other standard office equipment. Attends business-related functions. Occasional travel to communities, various sales calls and industry meetings/conferences.

MANAGEMENT/DECISION MAKING:

Note: All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and the requirements of the job change.

Employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. Employer complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.