Maintenance Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living; Cresskill (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant at their Cresskill community. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents and team members. Responsibilities include general maintenance tasks, risk management, and resident service. Candidates should have a year of relevant experience and technical skills related to maintenance and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• One year maintenance and/or housekeeping experience preferred.
• General understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Current applicable driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties and complete tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist with painting, refurbishing projects, and routine maintenance of community vehicles.
• Maintain compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Technical school education preferred

Job description

COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise of Cresskill

JOB OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing maintenance and housekeeping duties in the community and around the community grounds as assigned. Responsible for assisting with maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the residents, guests, and team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Responsible for completing all maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform general maintenance duties such as:
  • Fixing wall coverings
  • Fixing floor coverings
  • Repairing furniture and fixtures
  • Performing basic plumbing work
  • Performing minor electrical repairs
  • Repairing appliances
• Assist with painting and refurbishing projects.
• Perform minor building and equipment repairs.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all Sunrise vehicles as assigned.
• Maintain all tools and repair parts.
• Participate in all fire drills and in the community’s disaster preparedness program.

Mechanical Systems

• Assist with working on heating and air conditioning systems.
• Assist with work on domestic water systems and pumps.
• Assist with work on refrigeration systems, motors, fans, electrical systems, and emergency generators.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance as directed by supervisor and according to safety regulations.

Housekeeping

• Perform carpet and hard surface floor maintenance.
• Perform deep cleaning and resident suite ‘make ready’ rooms as assigned.
• Assist with housekeeping functions as needed.

Risk Management and General Safety

• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lockout Tagout procedures, and infection control guidelines.
• Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents.

Resident Services

• Review, reads, notate, and initial the Building Management Platform to document and learn about pertinent information and actions required.
• Practice positive resident relations and direct resident or family member feedback to supervisor.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information.
• Assist in driving the community vehicle and/or bus as assigned.

Training and Contributing to Team Success

• Participate as a member of a team and commits to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
• Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Monthly Department, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Experience and Qualifications

• One (1) year maintenance and/or housekeeping experience preferred
• Technical school education preferred
• Demonstrates a general understanding of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical and code compliance
• Maintains a current applicable driver’s license to drive Sunrise vehicles provided with an acceptable driving record in accordance with applicable regulations and Sunrise policy
• Completion of Driver Training may be required and/or certificates available per regulations and laws as applicable
• Possess a general understanding of OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act, fire prevention, and life and safety regulations
• Ability to respond to emergency calls outside of scheduled work hours
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance