Maintenance Assistant SNF

Elderwood•Waverly, NY

7d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to provide maintenance support that contributes to the health and well-being of residents and staff. The role helps ensure overall building safety through repairs to buildings and furnishings and upkeep of the grounds, including lawn care and snow and ice removal. The position is full-time, scheduled from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with periodic on-call duties. The employee may be asked to take calls outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends, and adjust their schedule to meet facility needs. The role involves working with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, and requires intermediate or more advanced English-language reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
At least one year of related work experience in maintenance, carpentry, contracting, or a similar field.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Participation in the facility on-call program, which may include working off-hours.
Experience operating equipment such as small hand tools, electric tools, lawn mowers, and snowblowers.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Problem-solving skills, customer service skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
Basic reading and writing skills.
Knowledge of safety protocols, applicable regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Integrity and a strong work ethic.
Genuine concern for elderly people and a dependable, patient, and compassionate attitude toward residents.
Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist with assigned electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, mechanical, heating, cooling, and water-system maintenance, except work covered by outside service contracts.
Maintain grounds, parking lots, and driveways, including snow and ice removal, except work covered by outside service contracts.
Handle incoming and outgoing freight as needed and lift or move heavy furniture and equipment.
Drive a company vehicle as needed or requested.
Treat residents with courtesy, respect, and kindness, and observe residents’ rights.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and respect privacy while performing job duties.
Arrive on time, work regularly as scheduled, and provide own transportation.
Attend facility and staff meetings and required or preferred in-services.
Develop ideas to improve resident care or increase productivity and job satisfaction.
Follow safety rules, standards of practice, facility policies, and procedures to help ensure the safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
Provide a high level of customer service to residents, staff, and visitors, and adapt to changing priorities as needed.
Participate in the facility on-call program, take off-hours calls as directed, and adjust work schedules to facility needs.
Use the electronic timekeeping system as directed and comply with facility dress code and electronic-device policies.
Support Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values and comply with its code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or Administrator.