Maintenance Assistant

Westbrook Health Services, Inc.; Ripley (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time-off

Paid training

Job summary

Westbrook Health Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated maintenance worker for its Ripley facility. The ideal candidate will ensure the physical condition of all owned properties is maintained and safe. Responsibilities include completing maintenance tasks, repairing structural damage, and landscaping duties.

A high school diploma is required, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and clear communication skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time-off.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform any required task.
• Experience in maintenance, facilities, or landscaping preferred.
• Must pass criminal background checks and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical condition of all agency property.
• Complete work assignments efficiently.
• Repair structural wear and damage to buildings.
• Assist in all aspects of property maintenance.
• Maintain clean and safe environments.

Skills

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

Familiarity and experience with basic tools

Good safety habits

Effective communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic lawn equipment

Job description

Brief Description

Position located in our Ripley facility.

Summary

Maintains physical condition of all agency owned and managed property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows up on work assignments for efficient, thorough completion;
• Notifies management of maintenance problems and recommended solutions;
• Communicate with Assistant Director of Facilities daily to report on status of all scheduled work
• Keeps workshop or utility room clean, orderly, and safe;
• Obtains thorough knowledge of power, water, and gas turnoffs, cleanout traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants;
• Assists in all aspects of the property’s maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred and emergency maintenance:
• Perform basic painting/touching up of interior/exterior doors, office, walls, trim, etc.
• Maintains exterior and public lighting
• Clears gutters and downspouts
• Repairs structural wear and damage to buildings
• Cares for lawn, plants, shrubs and flowers
• Cleans parking areas, sidewalks, alleyways, hallways and common areas
• Moves, assembles, re-arranges client and staff furnishings as requested
• Services appliances, equipment, plumbing, electrical system, etc.,
• Picks up trash on property,
• Cleans garbage areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Willingness to perform any task that is required
• Good safety habits
• Familiarity and experience with basic tools and lawn equipment
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately with a variety of individuals
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous maintenance, facilities or landscape experience preferred.
• Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks as well as post offer drug screen.
• Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to use a standard computer keyboard, bend, reach and lifts up to 50 pounds are required in this position.

Benefits

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.