Maintenance Assistant

As our Maintenance Assistant, you'll be the hero behind keeping our community running smoothly.
You'll address maintenance and repair needs, ensuring that our residents enjoy a safe and comfortable environment.
What you’ll be doing: * Performs preventive maintenance according to Volante Senior Living policies and procedures in order to assure the building and its contents remain operable and in good condition.
* Assist with move-in/out details.
Prepare/repair rooms for resident use.
* Test and maintain safety equipment, fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and emergency call systems.
* Repair plumbing fixtures (e.
g.
, leaky faucets, toilets, sinks, drain, valves, water lines, ball cocks).
Plunge toilets, sink, and floor drains.
* Repair electrical apparatus, (e.
g.
, lights, switches, outlets, motors, icemakers, and appliances).
Replace overhead light bulbs.
* Repair appliances (e.
g.
, garbage disposal, dishwashers, icemakers, laundry equipment, stoves, heating and air conditioning equipment, commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, telephone systems, nurse call systems).
* Performs preventive maintenance according to Volante Senior Living policies and procedures in order to assure the building and its contents remain operable and in good condition.
* Handles all chemicals according to manufacturer’s directions.
Keeps all chemicals under lock and key when not in use for safety of residents.
* Performs Fire, Tornado, and other disaster drills as necessary to prepare staff and residents for an emergency and to satisfy the requirements of State Regulations.
* Perform removal, installation, and repair/rebuilding of A/C equipment * High School diploma or equivalent and degree or certificate from a two-year technical school program preferred.
* Previous work experience in a similar capacity.
* May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.
What you’ll bring to the table: * High School diploma or equivalent and degree or certificate from a two-year technical school program preferred.
* Previous work experience in a similar capacity.
* May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.
What’s in it for you: We believe in taking care of our associates, just like they take care of our residents.
Here are some of the perks we offer for eligible associates: Time to recharge: PTO Plan and holiday pay because we believe work-life balance and celebrating special occasions is important.
To keep you healthy: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
You’ll even have access to a Personal Health Advocate to be your right hand in things like coordinating care with providers, insurance coverage questions, and billing issues.
Because mental health is being healthy, our EAP program is here to help when needed.
For the future and just in case: 401k plan because retirement sounds pretty awesome.
Plus, optional insurance coverage such as Accident Critical Illness and Life Disability.
You can also opt in to have access to legal services to help with anything from will preparation to more complex legal issues.
For those you love: Domestic Partner Coverage and optional pet insurance are available.
Because we like to have fun: Regularly scheduled associate appreciation and fun events with games, food, and prizes.
We take our work seriously but try not to take ourselves too seriously.
Career Development: We want you to stay with us for a long time.
We provide opportunities for ongoing monthly education CEU opportunities to enhance your skills.