Maintenance Helper

Aurora Care Management; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Care Management is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support our facility operations. You will assist with landscaping, maintain and repair building systems, and help ensure a safe, clean environment for residents and staff.

The role requires English proficiency, the ability to read and follow instructions, and a professional, resident-focused approach. Candidates should be comfortable with routine maintenance tasks and collaborating with team members to meet safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, HVAC and related equipment.
• Proactive and able to solve problems and work independently when needed.
• Must be able to interact professionally with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks and general grounds upkeep.
• Maintain and repair building systems and equipment.
• Keep fire safety equipment, alarms, locks, and lighting in good working order.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance as part of facility operations.

Skills

English literacy

Maintenance & repair

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with landscaping tasks, mowing, trimming, planting, etc.
• Maintain lawn care equipment.
• Maintain exterior/interior door locks.
• Maintain/repair/clean windows and screens.
• Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.
• Clean/change air filters.
• Clean/vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors.
• Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies and procedures.
• Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.
• Complete life safety code assignments.
• Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records.
• Complete safety audits as assigned.
• Maintain handicapped bars in baths.
• Assist with HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Repair/replace light fixtures.
• Test and record water temperatures.
• Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, chair alarms.
• Perform commercial washer and dryer preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order.
• Perform minor equipment repair.
• Perform carpentry duties, operate saws, hand tools, etc.
• Repair/remove/replace ceiling tile.
• Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, repair floor tile, install dry wall.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems,alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning and heating units.
• General construction experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and other persons with various disabilities.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, visitors,government agency personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• MUST KNOW ALF standards.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND SCREENING