Plant Operations Assistant- Part Time

Mira Vie at Clifton•Clifton, NJ

6d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a part-time Maintenance Assistant for Mira-Vie in Clifton. The Maintenance Assistant performs general operating maintenance, service, and repair of the community’s interior and exterior in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, as well as company policies. The role includes maintaining building systems and equipment, handling resident repair requests, maintaining common areas and vacated rooms, documenting safety and property issues, and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of related experience and/or training.
Knowledge of building equipment, building codes, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems in healthcare facilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.

Responsibilities

Maintain scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for HVAC, elevators, fire and sprinkler equipment, generators, landscaping, kitchen equipment, emergency pull cord equipment, and other systems.
Complete general maintenance projects, including installations and repairs involving plumbing, electrical equipment, carpentry, painting, and equipment repair.
Respond to residents’ maintenance requests, including repairs to plumbing, electrical, and heating systems and replacement of light bulbs.
Repair and maintain vacated rooms in a timely manner, including painting walls and cleaning carpets.
Maintain and repair walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in community common areas.
Maintain positive communication with the local fire marshal, building inspector, state elevator inspector, and other jurisdictions governing the community.
Assess plumbing and electrical problems and determine the best course of action to correct them.
Work within the legal scope of local and state codes; document safety issues and physical plant deficiencies related to applicable guidelines.
Review safety data sheets (SDS) when requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and take necessary precautions.
Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
Respond to management and/or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.