Maintenance Assistant

The Blossoms at White Hall; Leitner (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Blossoms at White Hall is seeking a maintenance worker to perform a range of upkeep duties in our facility located in Leitner, Arkansas. The role includes landscaping, HVAC and appliance maintenance, light carpentry, and safety related tasks.

Must understand English and present professionally with good communication skills. Responsibilities include repairs to plumbing, electrical, doors, windows, and alarms, plus routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must display professionalism in appearance and attitude.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have patience, tact and a positive disposition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming and planting.
• Maintain lawn care equipment and repair/replace light fixtures.
• Maintain exterior/interior door locks and windows.
• Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed.
• Replace bulbs, change air filters and clean coils.
• Service heating and cooling units per guidelines.
• Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.
• Complete life safety code assignments and safety audits.
• Maintain handicapped bars in baths and assist in various repairs.
• Perform carpentry duties and operate hand tools.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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
• Paid time off