Maintenance Assistant

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Maintenance Assistant where you will ensure a safe and attractive environment for residents and staff. This full-time position offers a chance to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying generous benefits, including a retirement plan and paid time off. With a focus on preventative maintenance and a commitment to excellence, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the facility. Experience in building maintenance is preferred, and you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Quality Training

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand chemical labels and instructions.
• Minimum of two years of building maintenance experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs inside and outside the facility.
• Keep storage areas locked with supplies properly stored.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Cleaning Skills

Emergency Decision Making

Technical Manual Understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Come join our awesome team as a Maintenance Assistant with Rochester Homestead! We offer generous benefits and a great work environment!

Rochester Homestead is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Maintenance Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Pay in Lieu Program
• Paid Time Off

Pay: $18.62 up to $26.27 with the PIL options

Schedule: This is a fulltime position, M-F and every THIRD weekend. Total 80 hours per pay period. *LTC or Nursing Home Experience Preferred*

About the job: The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for preventative maintenance, painting and repairs inside and outside the facility to provide a safe, attractive and orderly environment for the benefit, use, enjoyment protection of residents, staff and visitors.

• Performs designated cleaning tasks and preventative maintenance services.
• Sweeping, mopping, wet washing/shampooing and vacuuming floors/carpets in ancillary service and common areas of the facility.
• Stripping, waxing and polishing all floors in accordance with the facility floor covering maintenance schedule.
• Washing walls, ceilings, and common area lighting fixtures.
• Gathering, transporting and disposing of trash.
• Cleaning waste receptacles.
• Informs supervisor of supply or equipment needs.
• Keeps storage areas locked with supplies properly stored according to established procedures.
• Store all germicides, pesticides and other toxic substance clearly labeled and locked away when not in use.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions in order to identify various chemicals and cleaning agents from their labels and understand directions for use.
• Willingness and ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Minimum of two (2) year previous building maintenance experience desired.
• Some knowledge of state building, plumbing and electrical codes and local ordinances.
• Able to understand technical manuals used to install and repair machinery and equipment.
• Coordination and dexterity needed to handle tools and equipment parts.
• Must be capable of making decisions in an emergency.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation or an on-call situation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare industry

Just outside of Minnesota’s capital, The Homestead at Rochester offers life in one of the most commonly rated "Best Cities'' in the Midwest. Our center offers the very best care, provided by the very best staff who care for the residents as well as the familial workplace culture. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package.

Come join our team, and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 5 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Take pride in helping others, and join us today!

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

2 years:

Preferred

Experience in the healthcare industry favorable

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