Maintenance Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living•Abington Township, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing maintenance and housekeeping duties in the community and around the community grounds as assigned. This role assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, guests, and team members. Joining Sunrise Senior Living allows individuals to use their unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives, building meaningful relationships and gaining fulfillment in serving others. Sunrise Senior Living has been certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights for the 8th time. As part of the Sunrise team, you will help brighten the future for everyone, celebrating unique ways to bring moments of togetherness and joy. The company offers support, benefits, and growth opportunities for a fulfilling career.

Requirements

Ability to handle multiple priorities
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
Competent in organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Maintains a current applicable driver’s license to drive Sunrise vehicles provided with an acceptable driving record in accordance with applicable regulations and Sunrise policy
Completion of Driver Training may be required and/or certificates available per regulations and laws as applicable
Possess a general understanding of OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act, fire prevention, and life and safety regulations
Ability to respond to emergency calls outside of scheduled work hours
Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

One (1) year maintenance and/or housekeeping experience preferred
Technical school education preferred
Demonstrates a general understanding of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical and code compliance

Responsibilities

Completing all maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Performing general maintenance duties such as fixing wall coverings, floor coverings, repairing furniture and fixtures, performing basic plumbing work, minor electrical repairs, and repairing appliances.
Assisting with painting and refurbishing projects.
Performing minor building and equipment repairs.
Conducting routine maintenance on all Sunrise vehicles as assigned.
Maintaining all tools and repair parts.
Participating in all fire drills and in the community’s disaster preparedness program.
Assisting with working on heating and air conditioning systems.
Assisting with work on domestic water systems and pumps.
Assisting with work on refrigeration systems, motors, fans, electrical systems, and emergency generators.
Performing routine preventative maintenance as directed by supervisor and according to safety regulations.
Performing carpet and hard surface floor maintenance.
Performing deep cleaning and resident suite ‘make ready’ rooms as assigned.
Assisting with housekeeping functions as needed.
Partnering with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
Practicing safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lockout Tagout procedures, and infection control guidelines.
Ensuring any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way.
Maintaining equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents.
Reviewing, reading, notating, and initialing the Building Management Platform to document and learn about pertinent information and actions required.
Practicing positive resident relations and directing resident or family member feedback to supervisor.
Maintaining and protecting the confidentiality of resident information.
Assisting in driving the community vehicle and/or bus as assigned.
Participating as a member of a team and committing to working toward team goals.
Demonstrating in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
Committing to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
Contributing to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
Attending regular meetings; Town Hall, Monthly Department, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
Maintaining compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
Performing other duties as assigned.