Maintenance Assistant - Suffield by the River

LCB Senior Living; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Suffield. This role involves performing routine maintenance, ensuring safety, and working with contractors. Great benefits start from day one, including health insurance and PTO.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Four or more years of maintenance experience, preferably in healthcare.
• HVAC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and repair of residence equipment.
• Maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs in exit signs and overhead lights.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of OSHA Standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Maintenance Assistant at Suffield by the River. Apply today for immediate consideration!

• Full Time and Part Time positions available
• Shift: 20-22 hours a week
• New Wages!!

What We Offer:

• Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time): Health, Vision, Dental, 401k
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

Summary:

Performs routine maintenance and repairs of the residence, maintains the physical appearance of the grounds and building, and ensures the building's safety and soundness. Works with outside contractors as needed. Responsible for cleaning residents' rooms and common areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, disinfecting, etc. Discards waste into proper containers, replaces light bulbs, and assists with general housekeeping and laundry duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

a. Qualifications (certifications, experience, training) may vary by state. See the LCB Senior Living policy guide for your state for details.

b. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of maintenance functions and techniques, OSHA standards, fire codes, and safety regulations. Ability to organize maintenance needs and work with vendors and contractors.

c. Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written. Physical ability to perform heavy lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and stretching. Ability to move heavy furniture, equipment, and boxes.

d. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

e. Experience: Four or more years of maintenance experience, preferably in healthcare.

f. Certifications/Licenses: HVAC certification preferred. Valid driver's license required in the employed state.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

The duties listed are representative of those performed in this role. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if they are similar, related, or essential to the position.

1. Promote the mission and core values of the residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the community.

2. Actively contribute to community occupancy by positively representing and interacting with potential residents, their families, and professionals.

3. Perform all duties with a positive attitude.

4. Conduct routine maintenance and repair of residence equipment.

5. Maintain a hazard-free work area.

6. Attend all required trainings and orientations.

7. Participate in the community on-call program as directed by management.

8. Follow all safety procedures and precautions during environmental services.

9. Replace burned-out light bulbs in exit signs, overhead lights, room call lights, exterior lights, etc.

10. Serve as contact person for vendors performing maintenance.

11. Use chemicals and equipment properly.

12. Discard waste into proper containers and re-line trash receptacles.

13. Dispose of waste in facility dumpsters.