Maintenance Assistant $750 Hiring Bonus

WELLQUEST•Pasadena, CA

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for cleaning and maintaining common areas at a WellQuest Living community and helping keep the property clean, safe, and comfortable, in accordance with property policy and direction from the Executive Director or Maintenance Director. The role assists the Maintenance Director with maintenance and repairs to electrical, mechanical, and other equipment and reports to the Maintenance Director. Duties include cleaning floors, carpets, walls, ceilings, hallways, stairways, and elevators; maintaining assigned work, storage, and maintenance areas; responding to maintenance requests; completing preventative maintenance; and performing minor electrical, structural, painting, plumbing, grounds, pool and spa, and HVAC work. The assistant may cover housekeeping duties when needed and must be available on-call 24 hours a day, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies if needed. The position also involves following safety procedures and applicable codes, handling and storing chemicals properly, maintaining equipment, reporting hazards and observed resident condition changes, and interacting courteously with residents, families, visitors, and the public. A $750 hiring bonus is paid as $350 at hire and $400 after six months of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform simple mathematical problems.
Ability to analyze and solve building maintenance problems.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow oral and written directions and interact effectively with staff, residents, and families.
Ability to safely operate a wide variety of facility equipment and tools.
Ability to perform daily manual tasks, remain mobile, and meet the physical requirements of the job.
Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or intradermal test result no more than six months before employment or within seven days after employment.
Sincere compassion toward cognitively impaired older adults and genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
Ability to remain on-call 24 hours per day, including evenings and weekends, for emergencies if needed.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in building maintenance or janitorial work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean the property’s common areas, including floors, carpets, walls, ceilings, hallways, stairways, and elevators, using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting methods and safety signs.
Maintain the maintenance room, paint room, and assigned storage areas in a clean, safe, organized, and attractive condition.
Keep work areas free of hazardous objects and promptly report hazardous conditions or equipment to the Maintenance Director.
Follow applicable precautions relating to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), safely store paints and chemicals, and clean job sites, equipment, and spills after work.
Know how to contact emergency vendors when the Maintenance Director is absent.
Check the front desk and maintenance request box daily and complete requested repairs as soon as possible.
When the Maintenance Director is absent, analyze and prioritize repair needs and ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
Perform housekeeping duties when housekeeping staff are absent or during high-volume periods, as assigned.
Complete assigned work, including priority jobs, within required time frames and comply with applicable local and state codes.
Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including work involving switches, lighting, receptacles, wiring, resident call systems, controls, and laundry or kitchen equipment.
Perform structural and carpentry work, including installing cabinets, repairing or replacing drywall and other structural materials, and repairing resident furniture.
Plan and perform interior and exterior painting and dispose of materials in accordance with applicable EPA guidelines.
Plan and perform minor plumbing repairs, including repairs to faucets, showers, and drains.
Perform grounds tasks, including lawn care and tree pruning and fertilizing; maintain pools and spas, record daily readings, add required chemicals, and make minor repairs.
Troubleshoot and repair minor HVAC issues involving items such as thermostats, heating elements, resistors, fuses, circuit breakers, refrigerant, and filters.
Safely use power tools, test equipment, gardening equipment, and portable, hand, or electric augers while avoiding injury and equipment damage.
Follow preventative maintenance schedules and record completed work or future repair needs on PM forms.
Remain on-call 24 hours per day, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies if needed.
Support community marketing through friendly interactions during tours and public telephone contacts, as directed by a supervisor.
Immediately communicate observed or suspected changes in a resident’s condition to a supervisor.
Treat residents, families, and visitors with tact and friendliness and help maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests.
Promote teamwork and a positive, professional image through cooperative interactions and appropriate dress.
Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Maintenance Director.