Maintenance Assistant

The Gardens at Cedarwood; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gardens at Cedarwood in Franklin, MA is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to perform general upkeep of the property, including grounds and the physical plant. Tasks include painting, basic plumbing, carpentry, window and wall repairs, light fixture and electrical work, and routine preventive maintenance on equipment in the facility.

The role requires the ability to read and follow instructions, work as part of a team, make independent decisions when needed, and interact

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, family, staff, and visitors.
• Must be patient, tactful, and able to handle difficult residents and staff.
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours and on weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general property maintenance including grounds and the physical plant.
• Paint chipped or faded areas and perform basic repairs (plumbing, carpentry, electrical).
• Repair windows, walls, light fixtures, and fixtures; replace bulbs as needed.
• Maintain preventive maintenance on equipment and keep repair/service logs.
• Follow manufacturer specifications for medical and other equipment upkeep.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Independent decision-making

Resident interaction

Safety oriented

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Performs general maintenance of the property including grounds and physical plant including but not limited to:

• v Painting, chipped, faded or scheduled areas
• v Basic plumbing such as fixture repair/replacement to avoid water damage,
• v Basic carpentry such as hand rail repair, dresser drawer pull repair
• v Window, wall repair
• v Call system repair
• v Light fixture repair
• v Electrical switch plate, outlet cover repairs
• v Replace light bulbs
• v Heating/cooling and general wiring repair.(note if special certifications are required)
• v General equipment repair

Maintains working list of all medical equipment in the facility and service/repair records.

Performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment in the facility.

Follows manufacturer’s specifications regarding repair and preventive maintenance of medical and other equipment in the facility.

Checks maintenance request logs multiple times daily and performs follow-up.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• v Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• v Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• v Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• v Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• v Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• v Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• v Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• v Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• v Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be subject to call back for emergencies.
• v Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• v Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• v May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• v Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• v May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• v Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively.
• v Ability to cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position.
• v Ability to tolerate varying temperatures in hot/cold and/or wet environments.
• v Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds to a minimum of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• v Works in all areas throughout the facility.