Maintenance Assistant

Homewood Retirement Centers, Inc.; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance options

Retirement contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Living Williamsport is looking for a full-time maintenance worker for day shifts. The role involves repairing and maintaining machinery, electrical, and plumbing systems while ensuring all safety standards and protocols are followed.

Benefits include paid time off, health insurance options, and tuition reimbursement. Candidates should have a high school diploma, two years of related experience, and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have two years' experience in plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and communication systems.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment.
• Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies.
• Responds promptly to maintenance requests from residents and staff.
• Assists with snow removal and groundskeeping as needed.

Skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Plumbing experience

HVAC knowledge

Computer experience

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 70 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in maintenance work

Tools

Boilers

Compressors

Generators

Job description

Homewood Living Williamsport

Shift: Day Shift

Status: Full-Time

Salary: 18.55 - 19.55 Hourly

Other job requirements: Some computer experience to maintain logs and basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC. Available for on-call weekends and snow removal.

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What's in it for you

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary

Assists in repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems.

Essential Functions

• Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
• Assists in a program of preventative maintenance that keeps equipment functioning properly and buildings in good repair.
• Assists in making repairs to the electrical and plumbing equipment.
• Assists with snow removal and groundskeeping as needed.
• Responds promptly to requests from residents and staff regarding maintenance problems.
• Responds immediately to all facility emergencies and is familiar with all emergency equipment and procedures.
• Assists other departments in special projects and tasks of a heavy nature.
• Rotates being on-call on off hours.
• Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training in maintenance work, (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.) would be helpful.
• Two years' experience in plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and allied machinery, and the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and communication systems would be helpful.
• Must have organizational skills and be able to do sequential events.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures normally ranging from 0 to 100 F.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight hour shift and able to lift and transfer at least 70 pounds.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift, bend, stoop, twist and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to push and pull equipment and lift or transfer items weighing 70 pounds frequently throughout the shift. Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and temperatures ranging from 0 to 100 degrees F.