Maintenance Assistant Healthcare Experience Required

DESCRIPTION

Position Summary: The Maintenance Assistant provides quality maintenance services to maintain the building’s high standards of cleanliness, safety and polished appearance in accordance with all laws, regulations and North Campus' standards. Reports to the Maintenance Director.

Qualifications:

Healthcare Experience Required

Must have high school diploma or equivalent

Must have a minimum of one (1) year maintenance experience

Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred

Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances preferred

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Assists Maintenance Director with maintenance programs for heating, cooling, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, grounds, carpentry, painting, sprinklers, fire alarms, plumbing, building exteriors, etc.

Assists Maintenance Director in identifying needed repairs or replacements: apartments, common areas, depart work areas, landscaping, signage, sidewalks, driveway, parking area, fences, curbs, retaining walls, etc.

Completes work orders from residents and staff

Completes minor repairs (i.e., icemakers, dryers, washers, dishwashers, small appliances).

Assists with preventive maintenance to refurbish or replace deteriorating items and avoid future costly repairs

Advises supervisor concerning needed equipment repairs or low supplies

Completes special projects as directed (i.e., room alterations, major repairs)

Cleans and dust fire sprinkler heads routinely

Handles incoming freight

Lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment

Keeps grounds litter free

Assists with landscaping and lawn maintenance

Keeps outside traffic areas free of with debris, snow, ice and other traffic hazards

Assists with resident move in and move out as necessary

Additional Requirements:

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

Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing maintenance functions in an assisted living community

Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the maintenance department

Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general maintenance responsibilities, resident rights, and safety and sanitation

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

LOCATION

St. Petersburg, FL, USA