Maintenance Assistant

Alvarado Care Center; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarado Care Center is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to implement required maintenance procedures in a safe environment for residents. You will perform routine repairs, coordinate with nursing staff, and handle on-call duties as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (maintenance apprenticeship preferred), physical fitness, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Experience in plumbing, carpentry, and painting is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintenance apprenticeship desirable.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective communication with others.

Responsibilities

• Repair walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows and fixtures.
• Move furniture to complete assignments.
• Coordinate daily maintenance with nursing during routine tasks.
• Assist in terminal cleaning of resident rooms on transfer, discharge, or death.
• Follow maintenance schedules and established policies.
• Perform routine maintenance on facility and equipment (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical).
• Submit maintenance request slips to supervisor.
• Maintain grounds and exterior areas (lights, trash, sweeping).
• Possess on-call capabilities including weekends/holidays.
• Handle unscheduled or emergency maintenance as directed.

Skills

Independent worker

Effective communication

Patience and tact

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maintenance apprenticeship desirable

Tools

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical work

Painting

Job description

Full-Time Opening:

Purpose of Job Position

The primary purpose of the job position is to implement required maintenance procedures in an efficient, cost-effective manner meeting all federal, state, and local requirements while providing a safe environment for our residents. As Maintenance Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Education & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Maintenance apprenticeship desirable.
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.

Experience

• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
• Experience in basic repair and maintenance such as plumbing, carpentry and painting.

Specific Job Functions

• Maintains facility by repairing walls, baseboards, doors, ceilings, mirrors, windows, removing trash, etc.
• Moves furniture in order to complete assignments
• Coordinates daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas
• Assist in terminal cleaning of resident room upon transfer, discharge, or death
• Follows maintenance schedule/instruction from supervisor and as outlined in established maintenance policies and procedures
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed in accordance with established procedures
• Completes maintenance request slips and turns them into supervisor
• Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc. as necessary or directed
• Replaces burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights
• Ensures the operation of machinery, mechanical equipment and upkeep of facility by assisting department in Preventative Maintenance Program
• May assume on call responsibilities as scheduled, including weekends and holidays
• Performs unscheduled or emergency maintenance tasks as directed
• Assist in smooth operation of maintenance department

Specific Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of elderly ill and/or disabled.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning resident’s condition.
• Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
• Follows and understands written and oral directions.
• Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with resident personnel, and support agencies.
• 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 push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds to a minimum height of 4 (four) feet and be able to push, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 2 (two) feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.