Maintenance Technician

The Lafayette; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lafayette is seeking a Maintenance Tech / Facilities Assistant to join their team in Lexington, KY. The role supports the Facilities Director in overall maintenance and upkeep, performing minor repairs, coordinating vendor work, and assisting with ongoing projects.

Mon-Fri schedule with on-call rotations including weekends. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication and multitasking abilities for a customer-focused

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks and basic repairs.
• Strong communication and customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance logs and complete tasks within scope, documenting completion.
• Inspect furniture, coordinate maintenance, and schedule vendor cleanings.
• Perform minor repairs (plumbing, fixtures, lighting) as needed.
• Assist with painting, furniture refinishing and moving as required.
• Liaise with Facilities Director, Executive Director, and vendors.
• Notify supervisor of major repairs or building-system needs.

Skills

Infection control

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

The Lafayette is seeking a Maintenance Tech /Facilities Assistant to join their team!

SHIFT DETAILS

Mon-Fri; with an on-call rotation including weekends

PURPOSE

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Facilities Director in the overall maintenance and upkeep of the community. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with minor repairs; collaborating in the identification, inventory and repairs as required of both large, small and on-going maintenance projects.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facility Services

• Review the maintenance log daily and complete any task which are in the scope of your job duties (initial and date each task as completed)
• Conduct inspections of furniture and providing appropriate maintenance and schedule detail cleanings with vendors
• Complete minor repairs such as replacement of faucet washers and spindles, faulty window latches, broken tank toilet handles, unplugging clogged toilets and drains, changing light bulbs, tightening loose hinges or door mechanisms, diagnostic & repair of stand-alone saflok door lock units i.e. batteries replacement and general maintenance
• Perform task that involve hanging of bulletin boards, pictures, coat hooks and necessary items in resident’s suites and associate’s offices
• Acts as the liaison with respect to the Facilities Director, Executive Director and external vendors
• Responsible for touch up paint jobs, furniture refinishing, furniture moving, transportation of extraneous materials for elimination to proper sites
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Steam clean or shampoo carpet
• Make adjustments to heating cooling and ventilation system which may include changing filters
• Gather and empty trash
• Remove debris from outdoor porches, parking lot and dumpster area
• Replace light bulbs throughout the community
• Notify supervisor, by documenting in the maintenance log, concerning the need for major repairs or additions to the building operating systems

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required
• One (1) year job related experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Demonstrating tact and a helpful attitude are necessary pre-requisites for a customer-service oriented environment