Maintenance Assistant The Residence at Melrose Station

LCB Senior Living•Melrose, MA

4d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant at The Residence at Melrose Station in Melrose, Massachusetts. The position is scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and pays $22.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience. The Maintenance Assistant performs routine maintenance and repairs on the residence and its equipment, helps maintain the building and grounds, and supports a physically sound and safe environment. The role also includes cleaning resident rooms and common areas, handling waste, replacing light bulbs, and assisting with general housekeeping or laundry duties as needed. The associate may work with outside vendors and contractors and may participate in the community’s on-call program at the discretion of the MD and ED. The role requires knowledge of maintenance techniques, OSHA standards, fire codes, and safety regulations; effective spoken and written English; and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, four or more years of maintenance experience is required, and an HVAC certificate is preferred. A valid driver’s license in the state of employment is required.

Requirements

Four or more years of maintenance experience is required; experience in the health care industry is preferred.
Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, state and local fire codes, and other safety regulations is required.
Ability to organize and provide for the maintenance needs of the residence and work with outside vendors and contractors as required.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and stretching, and to move heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.
A valid driver’s license in the state of employment is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
HVAC certificate is preferred.
Maintenance experience in the health care industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Perform duties with a positive attitude.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the residence and its equipment.
Help maintain the physical appearance of the grounds and building and ensure the building is physically sound and safe.
Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions.
Attend required in-service trainings and orientations.
Participate in the community’s on-call program at the discretion of the MD and ED.
Follow established safety procedures and precautions when performing environmental services.
Replace burned-out bulbs in exit lights, overhead lights, room call lights, exterior lights, and other fixtures.
Serve as a contact person for vendors performing maintenance jobs when needed.
Use chemicals and equipment properly.
Clean residents’ rooms and common areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, and disinfecting.
Discard waste and trash into proper containers and facility dumpsters, and re-line trash receptacles.
Assist with general housekeeping and laundry duties as necessary.
Work with outside contractors as needed.