Maintenance Technician

Description

The Lafayette is seeking a Maintenance Tech /Facilities Assistant to join their team!

Shift Details

Monday - Friday; some weekends required. 32 hours per week.

PURPOSE

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Facilities Director in the overall maintenance and upkeep of the community. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with minor repairs; collaborating in the identification, inventory and repairs as required of both large, small and on-going maintenance projects.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facility Services

Review the maintenance log daily and complete any task which are in the scope of your job duties (initial and date each task as completed)

Conduct inspections of furniture and providing appropriate maintenance and schedule detail cleanings with vendors

Complete minor repairs such as replacement of faucet washers and spindles, faulty window latches, broken tank toilet handles, unplugging clogged toilets and drains, changing light bulbs, tightening loose hinges or door mechanisms, diagnostic & repair of stand-alone saflok door lock units i.e. batteries replacement and general maintenance

Perform task that involve hanging of bulletin boards, pictures, coat hooks and necessary items in resident’s suites and associate’s offices

Acts as the liaison with respect to the Facilities Director, Executive Director and external vendors

Responsible for touch up paint jobs, furniture refinishing, furniture moving, transportation of extraneous materials for elimination to proper sites

Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures

Steam clean or shampoo carpet

Make adjustments to heating cooling and ventilation system which may include changing filters

Gather and empty trash

Remove debris from outdoor porches, parking lot and dumpster area

Replace light bulbs throughout the community

Notify supervisor, by documenting in the maintenance log, concerning the need for major repairs or additions to the building operating systems

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Education: High School Diploma/ GED required

One (1) year job related experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Understanding of infection control procedures

Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress

Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy

Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times

Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication

Demonstrating tact and a helpful attitude are necessary pre-requisites for a customer-service oriented environment

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