Maintenance Assistant

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Four Winds Community, part of United Church Homes, seeks a Maintenance Assistant to perform maintenance across multiple trades, ensuring buildings and equipment stay in good condition. You will execute preventive maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC components.

The role requires basic computer skills, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to be on-call.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Valid driver's license; state and federal requirements may apply; certifications preferred.
• Must be available for on-call duty and able to work with elderly residents.
• Must read, write, understand and speak English.

Responsabilités

• Perform maintenance tasks across two or more crafts to keep machinery and buildings in repair.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure systems run smoothly and facilities remain safe.
• Inspect drives, motors and belts, check fluid levels and replace filters as needed.
• Assist in dismantling devices to access defective parts using appropriate tools.
• Paint or repair roofs, windows, floors, and other building components.
• Provide grounds keeping services and assist with testing water supply as needed.

Connaissances

Maintenance experience

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

On-call availability

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Hoists

Cranes

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Description du poste

Community Name: Four Winds Community

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting, boiler making, insulating, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment and repairing buildings, floors or stairs. Essential Functions Statement(s) Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate Inspects drives, motors and belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, or performs routine maintenance actions, following checklists Cleans or lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery Adjusts functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges Assists in dismantling devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools Paints or repairs roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures Provides grounds keeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal, as needed Performs general cleaning of buildings or properties Assists in the testing and treating of water supply, as needed Assists in assembling boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools Installs equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings Positions, attaches, or blows insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects Tracks inventory of supplies used and needed for required maintenance Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Experience: Six (6) months or more of related experience in the maintenance field Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills Certifications & Licenses: Must possess a valid driver's license; Technical certificates in mechanical, electrical, carpentry or HVAC preferred; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation Other Requirements: Must be available for on-call duty; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, other health care staff members and outside vendors; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Company Culture

At United Church Homes, It's All About Spirit. As a United Church Homes team member, you help foster a spirit of unity across our communities and a commitment to person-centered care at every level of our organization. We know you have a passion for changing lives and enhancing the well‑being of our residents. As a result, we want to help you reach the fullest potential in your career. Here, your gifts and talents are appreciated. Your dedication to relationship‑building is valued. At United Church Homes you are just as important as our residents, and together we provide care that nurtures, encourages and creates a sense of community. From the nurses, dietitians, therapists, housekeepers, and others who touch residents' lives on a daily basis, to the administrators and office staff, we share a common goal: excellence in all we do.