Maintenance Assistant - Senior Living / Omaha, NE

Ovation•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant helps maintain the physical plant at a long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and/or memory care community. Under the supervision of the Building Maintenance Director, the role performs general maintenance and janitorial tasks and helps provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents and staff. The position is based at Ovation Heartwood Preserve in Omaha, Nebraska, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with availability for emergency on-call work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience maintaining a building, such as a long-term care facility, apartment complex, or business facility.
Basic knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Basic knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
Basic knowledge of building maintenance, janitorial work, or maintenance work.
Genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
Availability for emergency on-call requests.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs, such as changing light bulbs and fixing leaky faucets.
Conduct safety checks, identify hazards and needed repairs, and help remove snow and ice.
Assist with cleaning and sanitation, including trash removal and floor cleaning, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
Help maintain inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment.
Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
Assist with coordinating outside vendors for larger repairs and maintenance projects.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, resolving issues while minimizing disruption to facility operations.
Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and fire safety codes.
Work with other departments to support smooth facility operations.
Maintain interior and exterior areas and install new equipment and fixtures.
Maintain or replace locks on doors, gates, and other areas.
Maintain and monitor CCTV cameras, alarms, and emergency call systems in common areas, entrances, and exits.
Inspect community property for hazards, including spills, fire risks, broken handrails, and water leaks.
Respond to emergencies such as fires, severe weather, floods, and hazardous materials incidents, and lead evacuations when necessary.
Inspect and maintain life safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and fire alarms, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Inspect equipment, buildings, and grounds to help ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
Help ensure personnel follow Universal Precautions, proper waste disposal and infection control procedures, and safety rules.
Help prepare for weather emergencies and perform ice and snow removal, landscaping, and trash pickup.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and contribute to a warm, patient, enthusiastic, calm, and cheerful environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs, and work-life balance.
Flexible paid time off combining vacation, sick, and holiday time.
Six recognized paid holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees.
401(k) retirement plan available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match.
Health Savings Account, with employer contributions up to $600 per year for HDHP participants.
Flexible Spending Accounts, including medical, limited-purpose, dependent care, and commuter options.
Supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life, and disability insurance options.
Legal insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness, and other offerings.