Maintenance Assistant

Summary : Specifically assigned to clean all bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms, foyers, floors and walls, offices, and any area that would be assigned by the maintenance supervisor or director. Reports To : Director of Maintenance Qualifications: Possess the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Work as a team member with other staff members to consistently maintain a kind, caring and respectful attitude toward residents, residents’ families, guests and fellow staff.

Be sensitive to the special needs of the seniors and demonstrate a genuine caring attitude. Encourage residents’ maximum independence, promote residents’ freedom of choice and individuality, and respect the privacy of all residents. Able to read, write and communicate in English Like working with seniors May require lifting or bending.

Must be able to lift 25-35 pounds Duties: Duties are including but not excluding any direction that administration may feel is needed for the safety and comfort of the residents. Maintenance and repair of facility and grounds. This includes: Shampooing of carpets and waxing of floors, cleaning of furniture Painting, minor plumbing, furniture repairs Set-up and break-down of activity and public relations events Cleaning of walls, baseboards, and doors Empty trash Snow removal, grounds upkeep in conjunction with contract services Keep wash areas stocked with soap and towels\ General vacuuming, dusting, cleaning mirrors and windows, cleaning toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, floors General cleaning and sanitizing General repair and replacing of light bulbs, broken fixtures, toilet and towel holders Use prescribed infection control procedures Report any unsafe, unsanitary and /or unusual conditions Maintain maintenance storage rooms in appropriate fashion’ Maintain maintenance supplies in appropriate areas Check and complete routine maintenance needs per schedule (i.

e. water temperatures, fire equipment, light bulbs, etc) Maintain and handle equipment in an appropriate manner Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority.