Maintenance Assistant ~ Houston ~ Full-time

MorningStar Careers•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant provides maintenance and repairs for the building and equipment throughout the community, responding to requests from staff and residents. The role carries out assigned duties in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. The position requires safe, cooperative work with other departments, staff, and residents, and a willingness to work within the limits of one’s knowledge and experience. Duties include repairing plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, furnishings, mobility aids, doors, windows, and other building components; replacing filters, bulbs, tiles, and parts; painting and constructing fixtures; maintaining grounds-related furnishings and décor; and performing routine building inspections. The Maintenance Assistant also maintains tools and replacement-part supplies, completes job and work orders, cleans up and tests equipment after repairs, extracts carpeting as instructed, and submits accident or incident reports.

Requirements

Demonstrate the core values of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and construct.
Knowledge and ability to work on plumbing, electrical, and alarm systems; appliances; household and commercial stoves, refrigerators, washers, and dryers; and heating and air-conditioning units.
Ability to read and understand specifications, plans, corrections, and state and federal standards and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of maintenance-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the building and equipment in every department and complete maintenance and repair requests from staff and residents.
Replace float units in toilets and washers, unclog drains, and remove sink traps for cleaning.
Replace and clean air filters in heating and air-conditioning units, washers, dryers, extractors, water systems, vents, and exhaust fans.
Repair windows, screens, shades, blinds, curtain and drapery rods, doors, hinges, handles, and locks.
Repair appliances and equipment, including stoves, ovens, washers, dryers, floor machines, and ice machines.
Replace light bulbs, fuses, ballasts, circuit breakers, plugs, bed-call buttons, pull chains, emergency-call system components, and electrical outlets.
Repair beds, bedrails, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, handrails, railings, grab bars, towel bars, and water or bath sprays.
Paint walls, ceilings, doors, frames, furniture, shelves, racks, and parking-space stripes.
Build and construct shelves, racks, tables, benches, foot stools, and bulletin boards.
Repair, maintain, and paint closets, rods, shelves, bedside tables, drawers, and closet doors.
Repair and replace gutters, downspouts, and drains, and repair minor roof leaks.
Maintain a clean, neat, and organized workshop and tool room; keep tools in good working order and maintain replacement parts for building equipment.
Fulfill job orders, purchase orders, and work orders.
Replace ceiling and floor tile and maintain or repair lawn furniture and outdoor décor.
Complete routine maintenance inspections throughout the building.
Clean up after each job and test equipment to verify it is in proper working order.
Extract carpeting in common areas and resident suites as instructed.
Submit accident and incident reports.
Prioritize safety and work cooperatively with all departments, staff, and residents.