FT Maintenance Technician

Woodlands Retirement Community; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D

FSA

403B with 5% match

Paid Holidays

Vacation

PTO

Free meals

Job summary

Woodlands Retirement Community is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance and repair tasks across facilities, ensuring safe, clean, and functional environments for residents and staff.

The role requires a WV driver’s license, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and willingness to work overtime or be on call. Strong adherence to safety, hygiene, and resident privacy is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Able to cope with mental and emotional stress when working with ill or elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds across facilities (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting).
• Repairs and treats floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets; patches drywall.
• Repairs door hinges, locks, and minor equipment; services HVAC and other appliances.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Able to handle stress

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance WorkerDepartment: MaintenanceReports To: Maintenance SupervisorFLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly Wages)Job Summary: Under general supervision, requires a valid West Virginia driver’s license, performs a variety of work in the general maintenance, repair of buildings, facilities, equipment and vehicles. Performs other related duties as assigned.JOB SPECIFICATIONSEducation: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate preferred, but not requiredLicensure/Certification: None requiredExperience: Six months of experience in general maintenance preferred.Zero Tolerance: Must successfully pass background and drug test.*All applicants must attach at resume' to be considered for this position.*Follow both oral and written instructionsInteract effectively with residents, guests, supervisors and peersMust be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly, and/or emotionally upsetIs knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environmentFollow safety regulations, reporting injuries or unsafe conditions and work practices to appropriate administratorFollow acceptable standards of personal hygiene and comply with department dress codePossess an excellent understanding of sanitation and cleanlinessRegular, punctual and dependable attendanceProvide assistance and work directly with staff, residents, family of residents, visitors, government agencies and the general publicDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various facilities/sites including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks; repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets; performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges; cleans plugged key slots; changes filters on heating, ventilating and air conditioning units; services appliances, kitchen, and emergency equipment; hooks up appliances; repair and patch drywall, reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action;Moves and assists in moving furniture and equipment at various facilities/sites;Exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts personWilling to work overtime; and be on call; Team player.Ability to work independent and/or with minimal supervisionAnnotates and updates work logs for specific site requirements as requestedActivates and deactivates building alarms and responds to alarm calls during and after regular work hoursMaintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.Fully understand all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rightsAssist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to maintenance such as lighting or equipment problemsShovel snow on sidewalks and parking lot, as neededClean vehicles, as neededRespond to inquiries relating to his/her particular area or to requests from residents, visitors, other personnel, etc. within given time frames and within established policyPerform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstancesCompletes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assignedPHYSICAL DEMANDSSelf-paced requires the ability to work quickly and often-times in a demand, fast-paced work areaRequires frequent to continuous physical effort; standing, grasping, balancing, carrying, bending, lifting, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushingFrequent walking, standing, stooping, bending during eight (8) hour shiftFrequent reaching above the headAbility to lift 70 lbs.WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork area is generally well lit and ventilatedWork location is both independent and health care areas of Woodlands Retirement Community including individual apartments, cottages, offices, hallways, and other surrounding areas.May be required to work additional hours, weekends or holidays as dictated by the workload and staffingBENEFITSMedical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/AD&D, FSA, 403B w/ 5% match, Paid Holidays, Vacation, PTO, and FREE MEALS while working.