MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Maintenance Assistant is responsibilities for the maintenance and repairs of minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. Responsibilities also include trouble-shooting heating and air-conditioning malfunctions, minor remodeling and carpentry work. This position is an hourly (non-exempt) position and primarily reports to the Administrator, with secondary reporting to the Plant Operations Manager.

REQUIREMENTS: 

•    Plumbing: Installs, repairs and maintains piping, fittings and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water and gas.
•    Electrical: Operates and makes minor repairs in the existing electrical systems throughout the facility, including the installation of junction boxes, receptacles and switches; replaces motors, belts, pulleys and micro switches, either upon failure or as trouble shooting malfunctions occur; monitors and replaces lights, fixtures, and associated electrical appliances as needed.
•    Carpentry: Standard wood-working skills, performs finish work to include cabinetry, painting and minor repairs.
•    Flooring: Maintains and repairs various types of flooring throughout the facility including linoleum, carpeting and tile.
•    General Maintenance Responsibilities: Repairs and services sprinkler systems to include sprinkler valves, PVC piping, and outside water and control valves.; performs minor concrete repairs to sidewalks and patios; maintains outside lighting systems of the facility which includes parking lots and refuse areas; responsible for keeping all maintenance tools and equipment organized and in good working order; may need to accept incoming freight and notify respective departments of merchandise arrivals.
•    Health and Safety: Assist maintenance staff with maintaining and monitoring fire panels and systems, fire extinguishers, security alarm systems and power connections in the facilities; assists with keeping buildings free of safety hazards (including fire hazards, hazardous waste and trip and fall risks).
•    Other maintenance duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school graduate or equivalent G.E.D.
• Graduation from electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry trade school.
• A minimum of two years’ general maintenance experience with emphasis upon electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Practical knowledge of plumbing systems, electrical concepts and construction knowledge in compressors, water systems and various tools and equipment.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility a plus!