Maintenance Assistant

Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Pension

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant to ensure resident and staff safety by repairing buildings and furnishings and maintaining grounds, including lawn care and snow removal.

The role is a 1199 SEIU union position with duties spanning preventative maintenance, heating/plumbing system management, repairs planning, and general upkeep to sustain a safe, clean, and welcoming facility for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of tools and their use.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry and painting skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Manage heating and plumbing systems to guarantee functionality.
• Plan and schedule repairs.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.
• Clean and assist with upkeep of facility.
• Upkeep of grounds, including lawn care and snow ice removal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic tools knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry and painting

Valid driver’s license

Ability to follow instructions

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off, Pension and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Williamsville Suburban is currently seeking a full time Maintenance Assistant. This position is responsible for ensuring resident and staff safety by being responsible for repairs to the buildings and furnishings, as well as up-keep of the grounds including lawn care and snow/ice removal.

This is an 1199 SEIU Union position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Manage heating and plumbing systems to guarantee functionality.
• Plan and schedule repairs.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.
• Clean and assist with upkeep of facility.
• Upkeep of grounds, including lawn care and snow ice removal.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 yrs. age required, HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Related work experience required.
• Basic knowledge of tools and their use.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry and painting skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend and crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

ABOUT US:

We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Erie County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.