Maintenance Assistant The Residence at Bedford

LCB Senior Living•Bedford, MA

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant at The Residence at Bedford in Bedford, Massachusetts. The role performs routine maintenance and repairs to the residence and its equipment, helps maintain the grounds and building’s physical appearance, and supports a safe, sound environment. The Maintenance Assistant may coordinate with outside vendors and contractors and participate in the community’s on-call program at the discretion of the Managing Director and Executive Director. The position also includes cleaning residents’ rooms and common areas, such as vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, and disinfecting. Other duties include handling waste, replacing light bulbs, and assisting with general housekeeping or laundry as needed. The role requires frequent heavy lifting and moving furniture, equipment, and boxes, as well as bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and stretching. The listed wage range is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on years of experience. The schedule is full time, with weekends needed.

Requirements

Four or more years of maintenance experience; healthcare-industry experience is preferred.
Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, state and local fire codes, and other safety regulations.
Ability to organize and provide for the residence’s maintenance needs and work with outside vendors and contractors.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
Ability to frequently lift heavy items and to bend, stoop, climb, push, stretch, and move heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
HVAC certificate preferred.
Maintenance experience in the healthcare industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the residence and its equipment.
Help maintain the physical appearance and safety of the grounds and building.
Clean residents’ rooms and common areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, and disinfecting.
Assist with housekeeping and laundry duties as needed.
Replace burned-out light bulbs in exit lights, overhead lights, room call lights, and exterior lights.
Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions and follow established safety procedures and precautions.
Use chemicals and equipment properly.
Discard waste and trash in appropriate containers and facility dumpsters, and re-line trash receptacles.
Work with outside vendors and contractors as needed and may serve as their contact person for maintenance jobs.
Participate in the community’s on-call program at the discretion of the Managing Director and Executive Director.
Attend required in-service trainings and orientations.
Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Perform duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.