Maintenance Assistant

Hellenic Senior Living of Elkhart; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellenic Senior Living of Elkhart in Indiana is seeking a combined maintenance and housekeeping role to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive living environment for residents and staff. The position spans 50/50 maintenance and housekeeping duties.

You will follow preventive maintenance schedules, perform routine repairs, assist with laundry, replace lights, paint, clean, and move furniture as needed, while ensuring safety and privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in institutional maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow safety guidelines.
• Have a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Develop or follow preventive maintenance schedules and perform required maintenance tasks.
• Inspect and repair facilities, equipment, lighting, and common areas.
• Assist housekeeping with move-ins/outs and resident privacy.
• Perform laundry duties and operate laundry equipment as needed.
• Follow OSHA safety rules and infection control procedures.
• Report maintenance issues to the administrator and Environmental Services Director.

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of institutional maintenance experience

Reading, writing and basic math

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for assuring a safe, clean, sanitary, and attractive living and working environment for residents and employees through a standardized program of preventive maintenance and upkeep for the building, grounds, and building systems and equipment. This position is 50/50 Maintenance and housekeeping.

Job Duties/Responsibilities Maintenance

• Develop or follow preventive maintenance schedules, performing all required preventive maintenance tasks according to these schedules, for example:
• Lubricate all appliance motors, exhaust fans, pumps, etc.
• Check floor drain clean-outs and grease trap.
• Inspect and change sump pump if applicable.
• Inspect and repair sewage lift stations.
• Inspects and replaces filters as needed and cleans all vents and trap lines periodically.
• Check pressures gauge of generator and sprinkler systems.
• Test corridor fire doors for proper closure on a frequent basis and correct/repairs as needed.
• Evaluate the combustion chamber on dryers periodically and assure no lint build-up behind dryers.
• Monitor hot water temperatures in essential locations to assure compliance with safety standards, and adjust as needed.
• Check window screens for repairs/replacement needs, and wash window exteriors
• Track Environmental Services inventory and maintain the security of miscellaneous repair parts and tools.
• Inspect and repair all damage to hallways, walls, ceilings, floors, baseboards, doorjambs, handrails, etc.
• Make minor repairs to equipment such as belts, cords, etc. and practice lockout/tagout procedures to prevent electrical injury.
• Check/replace outdoor lighting and exit lights when needed.
• Monitor daily lint removal from dryers by laundry staff according to fire prevention policy.
• Ensure community grounds are upkept, either internally, or by contract.
• Perform exterior upkeep such as painting and staining, cleaning gutters, etc. as scheduled or directed. Assure timely removal of snow and ice from all entrances and exits during the winter
• Clean and polishes lighting fixtures, surfaces, and trim.
• Move and set up tables and chairs in various areas as needed or requested.
• Help housekeeping move a resident from one room to another when furniture is moved, helps new residents move in, hang pictures, etc., and evaluate resident personal furniture or appliances for safety.
• Transport small equipment and tool between departments; and store and account for tools properly.
• Take trash to disposal areas and keep dumpster area orderly and dumpster lid closed.
• Inspect building for signs of rodents or pests and implements effective pest control/elimination systems or services.
• Follow safety policies and use safe work practices required for using solvents, cleaning chemicals, ladders, electrical tools and equipment, and for lifting and transporting supplies and equipment.
• Secure unattended and potentially harmful items, tools, or substances to prevent accidental access by residents.
• Be trained in and implement all OSHA requirements concerning facility environment management and employee safety.
• Provide services in a manner that minimizes the disruption of resident privacy and quality of life.
• Protect and respect resident privacy and personal property and keep information about them confidential.
• Immediately report maintenance and equipment problems to the Administrator and notifies the Environmental Services Director.

Job Duties/Responsibilities Housekeeping

• Perform Environmental Services duties according to shift assignment and daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, as well as special assignments or requests as directed, for example:
• Empty waste baskets, bags and takes to trash disposal area.
• Replenish paper products and other supplies in public restrooms.
• Wash windows and furniture; and dust and polish surfaces as scheduled.
• Remove dust and cobwebs from windowsills, ceilings, behind furniture, drapery rods, light fixtures, etc.
• Spot clean/mop and shampoo carpeted areas as needed or scheduled.
• Spot clean upholstered furniture in lounges.
• Follow safety rules and precautions for mixing and handling cleaning chemicals properly, use warning signs during mopping, and store/secure cleaning carts and chemicals while unattended to prevent resident accidents, and remove lint from dryers.
• Keep door to janitor’s closet locked at all times to prevent resident access.
• Report fire hazards and unsafe conditions, practices, or equipment to the Maintenance Services Director.
• Complete any recordkeeping associated with duties.
• Perform laundry duties if necessary
• Operate laundry equipment according to instructions, including safety precautions.
• Follow department policy and procedures for handling unmarked, lost, found, or damaged clothing.
• Keep door to soiled laundry area locked at all times to prevent resident access.
• Follow OSHA mandates and infection control procedures for handwashing, Universal Precautions, and for handling items potentially soiled with blood-borne pathogens.
• Know location of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for department chemicals in case of exposure, and reports accidental injury on proper report.
• Follow appropriate usage and dilution rates for all chemical/cleaning solutions used.
• Wear appropriate gloves or other personal protective equipment as needed or directed.
• Clean and put away equipment after each use.
• Posts wet-floor or other warning signs when floors pose a fall hazard.
• Keep equipment cords out of walkways.
• Report floor repairs needed by location and room number to the Envrionmental Services Director.
• Assists with extraction of water if a water emergency occurs.
• May be required to back-up housekeeping or laundry staff, when necessary to maintain resident services.

Education/Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of experience in institutional maintenance department preferred
• Ability to read, write, and make simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions that are provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks, recognize areas in need of maintenance, attention, and safety concerns.
• Ability to get along well with diverse personalities; be tactful, mature and flexible.
• Have a valid license.
• Ability to maintain good attendance and attends mandatory in-service meetings.
• Average knowledge of fire alarm and sprinkler systems and of chemicals.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manual.