Maintenance Associate

Ohio Living; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Maintenance Associate to perform day-to-day maintenance across our life plan community. You will handle HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks to keep facilities clean, safe, and comfortable for residents and staff.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance with OSHA and EPA standards, timely completion of work orders, and teamwork with vendors and security. A high school diploma and one year maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current certification to handle refrigerants a plus but not required.
• Current HVAC certification a plus but not required.
• Current Boiler Operator License and Steam Engineer License a plus but not required.
• One year experience in a maintenance position required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, compressors and generators, and various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety, EPA, and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and finishing, and maintenance on facilities, equipment, grounds, parking areas, sidewalks, etc.
• Informs supervisor of supply and/or equipment needs.
• Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Completes assigned work orders within 24-48 hours.
• Completes work orders related to survey readiness.
• Ensures a clean and safe environment for the residents, staff members, and visitors in all areas of the community by escorting vendors, assisting with inventory, conducting training, and serving as a working team leader as needed.
• Serves as back-up to security staff and responds accordingly performing necessary rounds and completing reports as needed.
• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
• Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.
• Honors resident personal and property rights when performing maintenance duties.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Refrigerants certification (plus)

HVAC certification (plus)

Boiler Operator/Steam Engineer license (plus)

Tools

Windows familiarity

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to haveemployees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness,contributing to efficiencies, streamliningprocesses, beingdependable,sparking creativity or something else,the demonstration ofHOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongsideour valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcareorthoseembracingthe next chapter of their lives.Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Maintenance Associate performs the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the life plan community to ensure that it is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Operations Management - 80%

• Performs routine HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and finishing, and maintenance on facilities, equipment, grounds, parking areas, sidewalks, etc.
• Informs supervisor of supply and/or equipment needs.
• Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Completes assigned work orders within 24-48 hours.
• Completes work orders related to survey readiness.
• Ensures a clean and safe environment for the residents, staff members, and visitors in all areas of the community by escorting vendors, assisting with inventory, conducting training, and serving as a working team leader as needed.
• Serves as back-up to security staff and responds accordingly performing necessary rounds and completing reports as needed.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 15%

• Ensures that work areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are in proper working order and are stored appropriately.
• Ensures that established quality assurance, infection control, and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing maintenance tasks
• Performs duties in accordance with all safety and OSHA requirements.
• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Customer Relations and Service Delivery - 5%

• Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.
• Honors resident personal and property rights when performing maintenance duties.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current certification to handle refrigerants a plus but not required.
• Current HVAC certification a plus but not required.
• Current Boiler Operator License and Steam Engineer License a plus but not required.

Experience

• One year experience in a maintenance position required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, compressors and generators, and various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety, EPA, and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting- Up to 4 hours/day
• Standing- Up to 8 hours/day
• Walking- Up to 6 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies- Up to 100 pounds
• Driving- Up to 1 hour/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays- As needed for coverage
• On-call availability- 24/7 for emergencies
• Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes- Occasional
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts- Work day
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses- Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases- II