Maintenance Assistant

PC Recruiter; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

The Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed skilled nursing facility dedicated to Alzheimer's and Dementia care. We seek a Maintenance Assistant to help keep the building safe and welcoming and to report issues to the Plant Supervisor.

Responsibilities include basic repairs, window cleaning, landscaping, tool care, and on-call availability for emergencies during business hours. Training is provided; prior experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Make minor repairs, replace light bulbs and report major repairs to supervisor.
• Wash all windows on outside of building on a rotating basis.
• Perform landscape work such as mowing the lawn, weeding, planting, and snow removal.
• Be responsible for the use, return, and care of tools used which have been supplied by the company. This also includes reporting of any malfunctioning tools or equipment to the Plant Supervisor.
• Assist the Plant Supervisor with any projects or repairs which require assistance.
• Document work that is performed and maintain a line of communication with Plant Supervisor concerning needs and problems associated with responsibilities.
• During business hours, is on call for emergencies in the building.

Skills

English language proficiency

Job description

The Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed skilled nursing facility entirely dedicated to Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia patients. We are the only skilled nursing center in Central Massachusetts that dedicates 100 percent of our services to people with these conditions and their families. We believe in providing a home-like environment for our residents. Our passion for ensuring that our seniors retain a fulfilling quality of life while we provide optimal care is second to none. If you share this passion and appreciate the rewarding feeling that comes from knowing you've made a positive impact on the lives of our elderly population and their families, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

Benefits Summary:

As a valued employee and member of our health care family, you will enjoy:

Competitive Salary - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Life Insurance - Short Term Disability - Long Term Disability - 401k - Paid Vacation - Paid Holidays - Sick Time

Job Summary:

• Make minor repairs, replace light bulbs and report any major repairs or problems on a daily basis to the supervisor
• Wash all windows on outside of building on a rotating basis by instruction of supervisor
• Perform landscape work, such as mowing the lawn, weeding, planting, and removal of snow, according to instruction of the Plant Supervisor.
• Be responsible for the use, return, and care of tools used which have been supplied by the company. This also includes reporting of any malfunctioning tools or equipment to the Plant Supervisor.
• Assist the Plant Supervisor with any projects or repairs which require assistance.
• Document work that is performed and maintain a line of communication with Plant Supervisor concerning needs and problems associated with responsibilities.
• During business hours, is on call for emergencies in the building.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to follow oral and written directions in English.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: No experience is necessary but is desirable. On-the-job training will be provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Turns, crouches, kneels, stoops, bends below waist, and reaches above head frequently; climbs stairs frequently. Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls carts and equipment at a minimum of fifty pounds frequently. Uses sight and auditory senses to assess and observe housekeeping aspects.