Maintenance Assistant

Homewood Retirement Centers; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

Retirement contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers is seeking a Maintenance Worker to assist in repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment, electric and plumbing systems, and more. This role involves physical tasks requiring standing and lifting throughout the shift.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, technical training in maintenance, or two years of relevant experience. Benefits include paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience in plant maintenance.
• Ability to lift and transfer at least 70 pounds.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment.
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Knowledge of plumbing

Electrical systems knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in maintenance

Tools

Boilers

Compressors

Generators

Job description

Schedule:

• Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
• Saturday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Job Summary:

Assists in repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems.

Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
2. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
3. Assists in a program of preventative maintenance that keeps equipment functioning properly and buildings in good repair.
4. Assists in making repairs to the electrical and plumbing equipment.
5. Assists with snow removal and groundskeeping as needed.
6. Responds promptly to requests from residents and staff regarding maintenance problems.
7. Responds immediately to all facility emergencies and is familiar with all emergency equipment and procedures.
8. Assists other departments in special projects and tasks of a heavy nature.
9. Rotates being on-call on off hours.
10. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training in maintenance work, (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.) would be helpful.
2. Two years’ experience in plant maintenance.
3. Knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and allied machinery, and the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and communication systems would be helpful.
4. Must have organizational skills and be able to do sequential events.
5. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures normally ranging from 0 to 100 F.
6. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight hour shift and able to lift and transfer at least 70 pounds.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift, bend, stoop, twist and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to push and pull equipment and lift or transfer items weighing 70 pounds frequently throughout the shift. Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and temperatures ranging from 0 to 100 degrees F.

Benefits:

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement