Maintenance Assistant

White Oak Estates is seeking a compassionate and warm-hearted Maintenance Assistant with a desire to make a personal impact on the lives of others. If you are interested in working for a company that makes you feel like you are part of a family, as you build relationships with not only fellow colleagues but also residents and family members, then we would love for you to join our team at White Oak Estates

White Oak Estates is located in Spartanburg at 400 Webber Rd

Additional Information:

Job Hours: Full Time (Tuesday-Friday) 7:30-5:30 (four ten hour shifts)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintenance and preventive maintenance program on all equipment.

• Responsible for upkeep of building and all equipment.

• Responsible for any painting, plastering, refinishing, carpentering, or any similar work that may need to be done.

• Responsible for any duties to do with electricity, if capable and trained to do so, and if the job does not require the services of a trained electrician.

• Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance of equipment used in performing duties.

• Coordinates work of department with other departments to minimize interruptions of resident care and normal business functions.

• Inspects building and equipment regularly for compliance with local and state codes.

• Advises and consults with administrator on maintenance and repair needs.

• Keeps a daily log of work performed and is responsible for logging specific duties (such as generator and dryer).

• Is on call for emergencies and is available at all times by telephone.

• Attends staff meetings, and any committee meetings as requested.

• Keeps maintenance room neat and orderly.

• Inspects all equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety.

• Supervises and/or assists any outside contractors who may perform services for the facility.

• Runs errands concerning maintenance or facility related needs.

• Checks wheelchairs, geriatric chairs, lights, side rails, hand rails, heating and air conditioning units on routine basis.

• Checks water temperature in resident area routinely.

• Test runs emergency generators weekly and keeps log of same.

• Keeps parking lot and grounds free of litter and debris.

• Keeps walkway free of debris and ice or snow in inclement weather.

• Hang pictures.

• Completes a preventative checklist daily and weekly.

• Performs heavy duties such as scrubbing or buffing if requested.

• Changes light bulbs, filters, etc. as needed.

• Responsible for weekly eye wash station checks.

• Responsible for monthly fire extinguisher checks.

• Responsible for plumbing repairs unless plumber needed.

• Reports safety hazards promptly.

• Performs any service which is a reasonable request of the Supervisor.

White Oak Estates is an equal opportunity employer