Maintenance Assistant

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Infinity Healthcare Consulting is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for a care facility in Chicago. The role involves general maintenance, building upkeep and safety tasks to support resident well-being.

Responsibilities include landscaping, equipment upkeep, doors/windows, lighting, HVAC, and life-safety compliance. Candidates should be reliable, patient and able to work with diverse residents and staff in a on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and attitude.
• Able to solve problems and make independent decisions when needed.
• Cares for and understands elderly and disabled.
• Dealing tactfully with residents, families, peers and public.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks and maintain lawn equipment.
• Perform general maintenance: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, doors, windows and locks.
• Repair/paint as needed; maintain and repair fixtures and surfaces.
• Test safety systems and complete life safety records.
• Support fire drills, evacuations and life safety audits.
• Maintain and inspect lighting, climate control and water temperatures.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Professionalism

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Patience and tact

Willingness to learn

Ability to relate resident information

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We're Hiring for a Maintenance Assistant! Come join our team!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming, planting, etc.
• Maintain lawn care equipment.
• Maintain exterior/interior door locks.
• Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens.
• Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.
• Clean/change air filters.
• Clean/vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors.
• Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures.
• Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.
• Complete life safety code assignments.
• Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records.
• Complete safety audits as assigned.
• Maintain handicapped bars in baths.
• Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Repair/replace light fixtures.
• Test and record water temperatures.
• Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms.
• Perform commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order.
• Perform minor equipment repair.
• Perform carpentry duties, operate saws, hand tools, etc.
• Repair/remove/replace ceiling tile.
• Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning and heating units.
• General construction experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off