Maintenance Assistant

Heritage Manor Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care is seeking a part-time Maintenance Assistant to perform routine upkeep of our skilled nursing facility, grounds, and equipment. You will follow maintenance schedules, handle basic repairs, and assist with keeping the environment clean and safe for residents and staff.

The role requires the ability to move intermittently, speak English clearly, and cope with the stress of working with elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Move intermittently throughout the workday as required.
• Speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile individuals.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from supervisor and policies.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on facility/equipment (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.).
• Clean windows and screens as directed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs and related lighting.
• Service heating and cooling units/systems per manufacturer and policies.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.

Skills

Move intermittently

English speaking

Stamina

Interact with residents

Job description

We are a skilled nursing facility dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer a true team environment with competitive pay. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career working with seniors, we want to hear from you! OUR COMPANY MISSION: To inspire hope that contributes to health and well-being for a unique care experience. We strive to deliver quality of care and unparalleled hospitality to all our guests and team members. Our Service Covenant: Smile - Empathy - Recognition - Voice – Integrity – Care - Experience.

We are looking for a part-time Maintenance Assistant.

• Receive and follow maintenance schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established maintenance policies and procedures
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed, in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean windows and screens as directed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary
• Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer, and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.

Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents/personnel.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent carrying, pushing and pulling of tools and equipment
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.