Senior Living facilities/maintenance assistant

Bethesda-Senior-Living-Communities; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental/Life Insurance

HSA with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wages on Demand

EAP

Job summary

Bethesda Senior Living Communities in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Maintenance Assistant to partner with the Director of Facilities. You will address work orders, assist in room moves, and maintain safety and cleanliness for residents, visitors, and staff.

You’ll perform basic repairs, painting, grounds upkeep, and help with inspections of appliances, HVAC, and safety systems. A high school diploma is preferred and candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Servant leadership mindset with excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of safety policies and infection control procedures.
• Ability to communicate compassionately with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders promptly to ensure resident comfort.
• Monitor temperatures of hot water and refrigerators for safety.
• Paint rooms and perform basic repairs.
• Assist moving residents to different rooms.
• Maintain grounds and assist with dining room setup.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical basics

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Lawn equipment

Carpet cleaners

Tractors

Paint supplies

Job description

Senior living facilities/maintenance assistant - Full TimeWorks with the Director of Facilities to ensure building, equipment, and grounds meet quality standards that provide optimal safety, service, and cleanliness to residents, visitors, and staff.Benefits Include:Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)Flexible Spending AccountCompany matching 403(b) PlanPaid VacationPersonal, Sick and HolidaysPaid Volunteer ProgramTotal Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)Wages on DemandThese benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ensures residents’ comfort by responding to work orders in a positive, timely manner.Monitors temperatures of hot water and refrigerators to ensure safety for residents.Paints rooms and touch-ups as assigned.Repairs roof, floors, and walls as assigned.Assists in moving residents to different rooms.Maintains grounds that reflect an open, welcoming impression to individuals passing by and entering the building.Handles, manipulates and properly stores maintenance, housekeeping, and lawn chemicals following safety policies and procedures.Constantly looks for unsafe items and removes appropriately.Uses safety and infection control policies and procedures in all duties.Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.Assists in the final inspection of resident’s apartment before move-in to ensure all appliances, heater, air conditioner, light bulbs, tub/shower and toilet are in working order. Ensures cleanliness of carpets, walls, floors, cabinets, and appliances. Follows up as required.Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.Works on special projects and other duties as assigned.Managerial Breadth/Scope of JobThere are no supervisory requirements for this position.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesDemonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory systems for safety and facilities management.Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.Communicates with residents, families, visitors and staff in a positive manner using excellent customer service skills.Ability to make minor and major repairs and paint.Must possess interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.Must be able to effectively communicate with vendors, contractors, and emergency personnel.Knowledge of use of hand tools, tractors, lawn equipment, carpet cleaners, and other housekeeping and maintenance equipment.Must maintain a current driver’s license and comply with all requirements of our Auto Policy.Education/ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Working Environment/Physical RequirementsModerate physical activity is required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to bend, stoop, and handle bulky objects. Must be able to work inside and outside in extreme weather conditions.