Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant Location: Maplewood at Chardon Employment Type: Full Time Department: Environmental Services About Us: Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work everyday?

The people we serve.

Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others.

Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our senior and be a part of something bigger than themselves.

It's not just a job.

It's an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.

We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment.

As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking Nursing Assistants to become part of our family.

We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible the general operating maintenance, repair and housekeeping of the residence and the community's physical plant to maintain proper operations of the residence.

The Maintenance Assistant is also responsible for communication and helps coordinate the necessary tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems.

Key Responsibilities: * Performs general maintenance work (light, electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.) * Demonstrates excellent mechanical skills * Understands HVAC and can operate and maintain equipment * Replenishes and maintains supply levels in work areas * Assures all tools, work areas, and equipment are clean, in proper working order, and properly stored.

* Assures that the facility and all equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.

* Consistently and routinely maintains and repairs equipment and documents any hazardous conditions * Routinely replaces light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc where needed * Conducts daily inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repairs * Assures that personnel follow established safety practices (OSHA) and maintain the organization of the physical plant of the facility.

* Responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the building including but not limited to, assisting and cleaning up after events and general clean up during scheduled shift, arranging furniture on an ongoing basis.

* Maintains a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems * Establishes and manages a compliance binder for permits, and inspections * Maintains an effective work-order system * Ensures a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems is maintained * Participates in in-services training as required by state regulations * Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information * Responsible for weekly submission of invoices and spend-down report on Excel spreadsheet Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification * Must possess a High School Diploma * Must be knowledgeable as to maintenance & housekeeping practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community.

* Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste * Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities through the utilization of sound judgment and the reporting of unusual problems/conditions to the Executive Director.

* Must possess a valid Driver's License, preferable a Commercial Driver's License.

Physical Requirements * Physically able to bend and reach and stand for extended periods of time * Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 60lbs at times.

Why You'll Love working for Us: * Competitive wages * Flexible shifts * Growth opportunities * Bonus & incentive programs * Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance.