Maintenance Assistant

Elderwood•Grand Island, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Grand Island is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant to help provide residents with a well-maintained and safe environment. The role supports resident and staff health and safety by maintaining and repairing buildings and furnishings and caring for the grounds, including lawn care and snow and ice removal. Candidates should have prior experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, and grounds maintenance or snow removal. The Maintenance Assistant performs or assists with maintenance work involving electricity, plumbing, painting, carpentry, mechanics, equipment and mechanical systems, and heating, cooling, and water systems, except for services covered by outside contractors. The position also supports freight handling and may require lifting and moving heavy furniture and equipment, operating a company vehicle, and participating in the facility's on-call program, including off-hours work.

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.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Basic reading and writing skills.
Proficiency in safety protocols, applicable regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Strong integrity and work ethic.
Dependable, patient, and compassionate attitude toward residents, with genuine concern for the elderly.

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, excluding work covered by outside service contracts.
Maintain grounds, parking lots, and driveways, including lawn care and snow and ice removal, except for 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.
Participate in the facility on-call program and, as directed, take calls during off-hours and adjust the schedule to meet facility needs.
Observe residents' rights and treat residents with courtesy, respect, and kindness.
Protect the confidentiality of resident information and respect residents' privacy while performing duties.
Attend facility and staff meetings and required or preferred in-services.
Suggest ideas to improve resident care quality or increase productivity and job satisfaction.
Follow applicable safety rules, standards of practice, 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 respond flexibly to changing priorities.
Arrive on time and work regularly as scheduled; provide own transportation.
Use the electronic timekeeping system as directed and follow facility dress-code and electronic-device policies.
Support and abide by Elderwood's mission, vision, values, business code of conduct, compliance policies, and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or the Administrator.