Maintenance Assistant

Do you like to work with your hands? Taking pride in your work? then you should come and interview with us here at Varenna. 

The Maintenance Assistant is working on work orders and helping our residents with repairing most minor repairs. Doing painting, dry wall repairs and other tasks. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES; 

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.

1. Clean entire common area of the property to assure that the building and grounds are clean at all times, including floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that the appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties); carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting; walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.; remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions; hallways, stairways and elevators.

2. Keep the following areas maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, organized and attractive manner: Maintenance room, Paint room, and any assigned storage areas.

3. Keep work and assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop and broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

4. Immediately report all hazardous conditions or equipment to Maintenance Director.

5. Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as relates to job duties and follows all necessary precautions.

6. Cleans up job site after work is completed.

7. Is familiar with list of emergency vendors and their phone numbers in case of absence, so other personnel can have repairs performed and completed.

8. Check daily with front desk and maintenance requests box for repairs needed and complete repairs as soon as possible.

9. In absence of Maintenance Director, is able to analyze, prioritize and ensure that needed repairs are completed in a timely manner.

10. In the absence of Housekeeping staff or during periods of high volume, may be required to complete housekeeping duties, as assigned.

11. Capable of finishing work completely on a timely basis, including priority jobs that must be completed within assigned time frame.

12. Responsible for proper storage of paints and chemicals.

13. Responsible for properly cleaning and maintaining all equipment upon completion of each work assignment. Immediately cleans up any spills, drops and/or trash.

14. Work within legal scope of local and state codes.

15. ELECTRICAL DUTIES: Must be knowledgeable and capable of self-teaching involving troubleshooting, identifying problem and obtaining materials to fully repair all electrical difficulties to include but not limited to: wall switches, interior/exterior lighting, cover plates, receptacles, loose wiring, resident call systems, control devices, laundry and kitchen equipment.

16. STRUCTURAL DUTIES: Must be knowledgeable and capable of self-teaching regarding planning, ordering and installing cabinets for remodeling of apartments. Performing all carpentry duties such as repairing or replacing sheet rock, plywood and/or structural materials. Repairing resident furniture.

17. PAINTING DUTIES: Must be knowledgeable and capable of self-teaching to include but not limited to planning, ordering, and performing all painting requirements (interior/exterior) of the entire complex. Work to be completed in a timely and professional manner. Properly dispose of materials (paint thinner, lacquer, etc.) ensuring compliance with local state and federal EPA guidelines.

18. PLUMBING DUTIES: Must be knowledgeable and capable of self-teaching regarding planning, ordering and performing minor plumbing problems to include but not limited to drains, and any other type of plumbing related problem.

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