Maintenance Associate (Environmental Services Associate Maintenance)

Solvere Living; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Services Associate-Maintenance to support the operational maintenance of a vibrant community. This role involves performing general maintenance tasks, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the environment, and assisting with repairs and alterations to facilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate mechanical skills, have a strong understanding of HVAC systems, and be committed to maintaining a comfortable and safe atmosphere for residents. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance the living experience for many individuals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle biohazardous waste properly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general operational maintenance and repairs of the Community.
• Conduct daily inspections of buildings and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

HVAC Knowledge

Communication Skills

Safety Practices

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Services Associate-Maintenance is responsible to assist in the general operational maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the Community’s physical plant. The Environmental Services Associate-Maintenance is also responsible to communicate and help coordinate the necessary tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems.

• Helps to perform general maintenance work (light, electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.).
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills.
• Understands HVAC and may be asked to operate and/or maintain equipment.
• Replenishes and maintains supply levels in work areas.
• Assures all tools, work areas, and equipment are clean, in proper working order, and properly stored.
• Helps to assure that the Community environment and all equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Consistently and routinely maintains and repairs assigned equipment and reports any hazardous conditions.
• Routinely replaces light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc., where needed.
• Conducts daily inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repairs, if requested to do so.
• Helps to assure that other team members follow established safety practices (OSHA).
• Responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the building including, but not limited to, assisting and cleaning up after events and general clean up during scheduled shift, and arranging furniture on an ongoing basis.
• Helps to maintain a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems.
• Establishes and manages a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintains an effective work-order system procedure.
• Participates in in-service training.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent Resident care information.
• Responsible for weekly submission of invoices and spend-down report to Environmental Services Director.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Maintains a clean and orderly laundry room and stores chemicals in accordance with product and Environmental Services Director instructions.
• Helps to ensure that all safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
• Follows and promotes all safety policies and procedures when performing maintenance service.
• Performs Resident Emergency Call System checks in Resident units when requested.
• Reports on-the-job injuries to the Environmental Services Director before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Communicates effectively with Environmental Services Director and other team members.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a High School Diploma.
• Must be knowledgeable as to maintenance and housekeeping policies and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the Community.
• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities through the utilization of sound judgment and the reporting of unusual problems/conditions to the Environmental Services Director.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, preferably a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Able to effectively write simple correspondence.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other team members.
• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 60 pounds if necessary.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.