Maintenance Assistant

WELLQUEST MOUNTAIN WEST LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

WELLQUEST MOUNTAIN WEST LLC in Reno, NV is seeking a maintenance professional responsible for cleaning, basic repairs, and upkeep of common areas within the Residences of Reno community. The role covers a broad range of tasks from electrical to plumbing, painting, and grounds care, with a focus on safety and adherence to codes.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and up to six months of building maintenance or janitorial experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer six months experience in building and maintenance or janitorial work.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical problems.
• Ability to understand and follow directions; analyze and solve maintenance problems.

Responsibilities

• Clean entire common area of the property including floors, carpets, walls, ceilings, hallways, stairways, elevators, etc.
• Maintain maintenance room, paint room, and assigned storage areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, organized, and attractive manner.
• Keep work and assignment areas free of hazardous objects.
• Immediately report hazardous conditions or equipment to Maintenance Director.
• Follow local/state codes; perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and grounds tasks as needed.
• Remain on‑call 24 hours per day, evenings and weekends, for emergencies if needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Residences of Reno - Reno, NV 89509
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Clean entire common area of the property including floors, carpets, walls, ceilings, hallways, stairways, elevators, etc.
• Maintain maintenance room, paint room, and assigned storage areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, organized, and attractive manner.
• Keep work and assignment areas free of hazardous objects.
• Immediately report hazardous conditions or equipment to Maintenance Director.
• Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and follow all necessary precautions.
• Clean up job site after work is completed.
• Know list of emergency vendors and phone numbers for repairs.
• Check daily with front desk and maintenance requests box for repairs needed and complete repairs promptly.
• In absence of Maintenance Director, analyze, prioritize and ensure needed repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping duties when required.
• Provide timely completion of priority jobs.
• Store paints and chemicals properly.
• Clean and maintain all equipment after each assignment.
• Work within local and state codes.
• Electrical duties: troubleshoot, identify problems and obtain materials to repair electrical difficulties, including switches, lighting, cover plates, receptacles, wiring, resident call systems, control devices, laundry and kitchen equipment.
• Structural duties: plan, order and install cabinets, repair or replace sheet rock, plywood, structural materials, repair resident furniture.
• Painting duties: plan, order and perform all painting requirements, properly dispose of materials following local, state and federal EPA guidelines.
• Plumbing duties: plan, order and perform minor plumbing problems such as repairing faucets, showers, drains, etc.
• Grounds duties: plan, order and perform grounds tasks such as cutting, edging, fertilizing lawn areas; pruning trees; maintain pool and spa, record readings, add chemicals, perform repairs.
• HVAC duties: troubleshoot and repair minor HVAC difficulties including thermostats, heating elements, resistors, fuses, circuit breakers, low freon, filters.
• Use power tools, test equipment, gardening equipment, and augers safely.
• Avoid personal injury and equipment damage.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and record actions on PM forms.
• Remain on‑call 24 hours per day, evenings and weekends, for emergencies if needed.
• Support community’s marketing efforts through friendly interaction during property tours and telephone contact with the public.
• Communicate any observed or suspected resident condition changes to a supervisor immediately.
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and visitors.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests following safety standards.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co‑workers and other departments.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Maintenance Director.

Qualifications

Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Prefer six months experience in building and maintenance or janitorial work.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform simple mathematical problems.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to understand and follow directions; ability to analyze and solve building maintenance problems. Oral/Written communication skills.

Communication Skills: Ability to interact effectively with staff, residents and families.

Equipment Used: Ability to safely operate a wide variety of equipment and tools throughout the facility.

Physical Effort: Ability to perform manual tasks daily, be mobile and perform physical requirements of the job. Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not more than 6 months prior or 7 days after employment.

Personal Characteristics: Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and families.

Working Conditions

Inside: air‑conditioned, well‑lit health care environment. Outside: local weather climate.