Maintenance Assistant- Part Time

New Haven Assisted Living of Floresville•Floresville, TX

12d

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant performs maintenance and repairs on the physical structures, grounds, and systems of the community. The role includes preventive maintenance, general cleaning, groundskeeping, painting, and upkeep of vacant rooms, as well as inspecting and servicing HVAC, environmental control, and plumbing systems or overseeing contractors. The assistant supports residents with periodic maintenance needs and move-ins and move-outs, helps maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and responds to work orders within 24 hours. The position also includes emergency preparedness activities, compliance and required training, expense management within budget parameters, and on-call availability for emergencies outside regular business hours. The assistant may drive the community vehicle to transport residents and perform other community business. The role reports to the Executive Director/Maintenance Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

HVAC, electrical, or plumbing licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

Paint and repair building structures, masonry, woodwork, and furnishings, or oversee contractor work.
Maintain grounds, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse.
Clean and maintain buildings, including buffing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, and washing windows.
Inspect, repair, and service HVAC and environmental control systems, or oversee contractor work.
Inspect, repair, and service plumbing systems and installations to meet applicable codes, sanitation standards, and construction specifications, or oversee contractor work.
Perform general repairs and repainting throughout the building.
Assist other departments as requested, including moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain, repair, repaint, and recarpet unoccupied rooms as necessary so they are ready for rental within seven days of vacancy, or earlier if needed.
Perform preventive maintenance according to company policies and procedures and maintain the monthly maintenance calendar, noting exceptions, for the Executive Director.
Assist residents with periodic maintenance needs and complete work orders within 24 hours of the request.
Assist residents and family members with move-ins and move-outs, including moving boxes and furniture and hanging pictures.
Meet residents upon move-in to examine electrical appliances and devices for safety.
Handle chemicals according to manufacturer directions and keep them locked away when not in use.
Conduct fire, tornado, and other disaster drills as needed; understand and participate in the community's fire evacuation and disaster procedures.
Follow compliance and ethics policies, complete required compliance, HIPAA, and regulatory training, and maintain confidentiality.
Remain available for on-call emergency situations outside regular business hours.
Manage expenses within assigned budget parameters using spend-down sheets.
Drive the community vehicle to transport residents to appointments, shopping, entertainment, education, and other destinations as assigned.
Drive for community business, including attending funerals for residents, training, off-site company meetings, purchasing community items, or covering another maintenance associate at another community.
Perform other duties as assigned that support the success of the community and residents' comfort and happiness.