Maintenance Worker II

Ascentria Care Alliance; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentria Care Alliance in Middletown, CT is seeking a Maintenance Worker II to maintain Luther Ridge buildings, grounds, and equipment. You will perform repairs on walls, sheetrock, taping, and painting, and respond to work orders under the supervision of the Facilities Manager.

The role covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lifts, along with renovation tasks, snow removal, and ongoing training. A CT driver's license and 1–3 years of related experience are desired, with a flexible schedule for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years experience in machinery operation, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, or heating systems.
• Valid CT driver's license.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings preferred.
• Able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset people.
• Ability to work independently and be organized.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders and perform repairs on facility equipment under the Facilities Manager.
• Maintain and repair walls, sheetrock, taping, and professional painting; maintain contents and resident equipment.
• Assist in sustaining a preventative maintenance program on equipment and supplies.
• Repair movable and permanent equipment including A/C, heating, electrical, lighting, plumbing, emergency generator, fire alarm, sprinklers, beds, wheelchairs, medical equipment, and lifts.
• Assist in renovating rooms with painting, flooring, and ceiling repairs.
• Use heavy machinery to strip and wax floors as directed.
• Assist in snow removal as needed.
• Complete required continuous training and education.
• Follow Service Standards and Success factors; comply with policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Independent

Organized

Ability to relate to residents

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

Lifts

Painting and sheetrock

Job description

The Maintenance Worker II is accountable for maintaining and up keeping Luther Ridge buildings, grounds, and equipment. Additionally, they perform maintenance work on walls including sheetrock, taping, and painting.

• Respond promptly to work orders and perform repairs on facility equipment and systems under the direction of the Facilities Manager.
• Maintain and repair Luther Ridge physical plant, focusing on sheetrock, taping, and professional painting. Also, maintain and repair contents and resident equipment.
• Assist in sustaining a preventative maintenance program on equipment and supplies.
• Aid in the repair of movable and permanent equipment in the building as needed, including A/C, heating, electrical, lighting, plumbing, emergency generator, fire alarm, sprinklers, beds, wheelchairs, medical equipment, and lifts.
• Provide assistance in renovating rooms as directed, including painting, floor, and ceiling repairs.
• Use heavy machinery to strip and wax floors as directed.
• Assist in snow removal as needed.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
• Demonstrate professional work behavior by following Service Standards and Success factors.
• Comply with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adhere to external agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to help meet the goals of the program or the agency.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of experience in machinery operation, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, or heating systems preferred, or the ability to learn about these systems.
• Must possess a valid CT driver's license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings preferred.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Ability to work independently and be organized.

Trainings Required:

• Ascentria Organizational Orientation.
• Maintain mandatory training and certifications as required.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Physical work requirements are important in complying with the American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) and in determining whether an employee who’s been out on worker’s compensation can return to work.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

The employee must meet the following demands:

• Physically: Stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Mentally: Problem solve, make decisions, interpret data, organize, and work under stress or in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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