Maintenance Assistant

Friends House Retirement Community, INC•Sandy Spring, MD

43d•$20 - $23

About The Position

Performs general building trades work in maintaining building structures, systems and equipment and related components as part of the services provided by the Friends House Retirement Community (FHRC) Maintenance Department. Services include routine and semi-skilled preventive maintenance and minor repair of building structures, systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC). Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices. Provides daily maintenance support to building users through responses to calls for service, scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and similar service. Associates use all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trades and observe all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing their duties. Associates provide excellent customer service and discretion with all residents, guests, and administrative staff.

Requirements

High school graduate. Graduate of technical school preferred.
At least two years’ experience in building trades or related maintenance duties. Any satisfactory combination of education, training, experience, or abilities in a related field.
Must be able to accomplish all responsibilities without constant supervision or other associate assistance after the training period is completed and do so without injury to oneself or other individuals.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Competent in organizational and time management skills.
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills.
This position is considered emergency essential and is required to report in adverse weather conditions as well as participating in a rotating “on call” duty.
Requires a valid and current driver’s license from Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

Assist with normal maintenance duties when needed - painting, electrical, plumbing, tile/flooring repairs, plastering, refinishing, painting, boiler checks, appliance repairs and replacements, furniture and equipment repairs, emergency generator testing and logging, changing filters, inspecting fire extinguishers, water temperature checks, fire drills, collecting of trash, snow removal, landscape work, etc.
Ensures completion of general building structure and systems work to support FHRC operations. Responds to work order requests, written and verbal requests from users, and supervisor’s direction(s) to perform scheduled preventive maintenance, minor repair and service of building structures, and related work.
Ensures completion of paperwork/computer (work orders, material inventory, timeclock) to assure accountability. Records actions taken in response to work orders and other requests, entering such information into the computer, smart phone and/or paper. Fills out, completes and submits such other forms and documents as may be required to ensure that information is properly recorded and submitted.
Abides by the standards and practices as set forth in the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.
Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures covering Privacy and Security in Compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Partners with community teams ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements, state and local code compliance, promotion of Risk Management programs and policies, adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets, Lockout Tagout procedures and infection control guidelines.
Ensure any cords, carts, equipment and other hazards are kept out of the way at all times.
Maintains equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment and to prevent accidents.
Practices positive resident relations and directs resident or family member feedback to supervisor.
Assists in driving the community vehicle and/or bus as assigned.
Fulfills all required training within the required timeframe, including the completion of all FHRC training appropriate to the position.
Complete all training required by the state or other regulating authorities including ongoing training per regulations.
Completion of training may be required and/or certificates available per regulations and laws as applicable.