Maintenance Assistant

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.