Maintenance Assistant - Senior Living / Omaha, NE

Ovation by Avamere•Omaha, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant supports the upkeep of a senior living community by maintaining the physical plant, completing general maintenance and cleaning tasks, and helping provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents and staff. The role works under the supervision of the Building Maintenance Director and supports long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care areas. This full-time position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with on-call availability for emergencies. Duties include routine inspections and repairs, maintaining equipment and life-safety systems, responding to maintenance requests and emergencies, and helping ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, OSHA, and EPA requirements.

Requirements

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, or maintenance work.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident care information.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm, cheerful environment.
Genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, including changing light bulbs and fixing leaky faucets.
Conduct safety checks, report hazards or needed repairs, and help remove snow and ice as needed.
Assist with cleaning and sanitation, including trash removal and floor cleaning, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
Help maintain inventories of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment.
Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
Coordinate with outside vendors on larger repairs and maintenance projects.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency situations while minimizing disruption to operations.
Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and fire safety codes.
Maintain interior and exterior areas, install equipment and fixtures, and maintain or replace locks on doors and gates.
Maintain and monitor CCTV cameras, alarms, and emergency call systems in common areas, entrances, and exits.
Inspect community property for hazards such as spills, fire risks, broken handrails, and water leaks.
Respond to emergencies such as fires, severe weather, floods, and hazardous-material incidents, and lead evacuations when necessary.
Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and fire alarms in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Be available and respond to emergency calls.
Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, and grounds to help ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
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.
Work collaboratively with other departments and 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 paid holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees.
401(k) retirement plan, available after 90 days, with a discretionary employer match.
Health Savings Account, with employer contributions up to $600 per year for HDHP participants.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, limited, dependent-care, and commuter expenses.
Supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life, and disability insurance options.
Legal insurance.
Discounted pet insurance plans.
Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness, and more.