Maintenance Technician

Phoenix Senior Living•Vestavia Hills, AL

About The Position

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills is seeking a Maintenance Tech /Facilities Assistant to join their team! Shift Details Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required PURPOSE The Facilities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Facilities Director in the overall maintenance and upkeep of the community. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with minor repairs; collaborating in the identification, inventory and repairs as required of both large, small and on-going maintenance projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED required
One (1) year job related experience
Understanding of infection control procedures
Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress
Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
Demonstrating tact and a helpful attitude are necessary pre-requisites for a customer-service oriented environment

Responsibilities

Review the maintenance log daily and complete any task which are in the scope of your job duties (initial and date each task as completed)
Conduct inspections of furniture and providing appropriate maintenance and schedule detail cleanings with vendors
Complete minor repairs such as replacement of faucet washers and spindles, faulty window latches, broken tank toilet handles, unplugging clogged toilets and drains, changing light bulbs, tightening loose hinges or door mechanisms, diagnostic & repair of stand-alone saflok door lock units i.e. batteries replacement and general maintenance
Perform task that involve hanging of bulletin boards, pictures, coat hooks and necessary items in resident’s suites and associate’s offices
Acts as the liaison with respect to the Facilities Director, Executive Director and external vendors
Responsible for touch up paint jobs, furniture refinishing, furniture moving, transportation of extraneous materials for elimination to proper sites
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
Steam clean or shampoo carpet
Make adjustments to heating cooling and ventilation system which may include changing filters
Gather and empty trash
Remove debris from outdoor porches, parking lot and dumpster area
Replace light bulbs throughout the community
Notify supervisor, by documenting in the maintenance log, concerning the need for major repairs or additions to the building operating systems