Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant.
Location: Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
Employment Type: Full Time.
Department: Environmental Services.

About Us:

Want to know what makes our employees eager to go to work every day? 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 seniors 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 a Maintenance Assistant to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for 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.
• Ensures all tools, work areas, and equipment are clean, in proper working order, and properly stored.
• Ensures 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.
• Ensures 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 that a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems is maintained.
• Participates in in-service 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 an 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 the 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, preferably 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 deductible, and voluntary Aflac insurance.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider with locations in CT, MA, and OH, and new communities soon to open in NY and NJ. 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 dedicated and caring associates to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!