Maintenance Assistant - West Seattle, WA

Avamere • Seattle, WA

1d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Assistant Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Status: Full-Time Wage: $25.00 - $29.00 / hourly Location: Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West - 1703 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Apply at Teamavamere.com Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities Perform routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, minor repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs, fixing leaky faucets), and ensuring the facility is in good working order. Conduct routine safety checks, report any hazards or needed repairs, and assist with snow and ice removal as needed. Assist with cleaning and sanitation duties, including trash removal, floor care (cleaning, stripping, waxing, buffing), and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Assist with maintaining the inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs. Assist with coordinating with outside vendors for larger repairs and maintenance projects. Respond effectively to maintenance requests, ensuring prompt and efficient repairs and addressing emergency situations. Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and fire safety codes. Identify and resolve maintenance issues effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of the facility. Upkeep of all interior and exterior areas. Installation of new equipment, fixtures, etc. Ensure compliance with fire and safety codes. Respond to and be available for emergency calls. Regularly inspect equipment, buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. Ensure that personnel comply with Universal Precautions, proper waste disposal and inspection control procedures and safety rules. Prepare for weather emergencies, ice/snow removal, landscaping and trash pickup. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with maintenance of a building such as a long-term care, apartment complex or business facility.
• Basic knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators and various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Basic knowledge in building codes and safety regulations.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, janitorial and or maintenance work.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, minor repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs, fixing leaky faucets), and ensuring the facility is in good working order.
• Conduct routine safety checks, report any hazards or needed repairs, and assist with snow and ice removal as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation duties, including trash removal, floor care (cleaning, stripping, waxing, buffing), and maintaining a clean and organized environment.
• Assist with maintaining the inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Assist with coordinating with outside vendors for larger repairs and maintenance projects.
• Respond effectively to maintenance requests, ensuring prompt and efficient repairs and addressing emergency situations.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and fire safety codes.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
• Upkeep of all interior and exterior areas.
• Installation of new equipment, fixtures, etc.
• Ensure compliance with fire and safety codes.
• Respond to and be available for emergency calls.
• Regularly inspect equipment, buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• Ensure that personnel comply with Universal Precautions, proper waste disposal and inspection control procedures and safety rules.
• Prepare for weather emergencies, ice/snow removal, landscaping and trash pickup.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED