Maintenance Assistant

Promenade at Chestnut Ridge - Summary : Specifically assigned to clean all bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms, foyers, floors and walls, offices, and any area that would be assigned by the maintenance supervisor or director.Reports To : Director of MaintenanceQualifications:Possess the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in EnglishWork as a team member with other staff members to consistently maintain a kind, caring and respectful attitude toward residents, residents' families, guests and fellow staff.Be sensitive to the special needs of the seniors and demonstrate a genuine caringattitude.Encourage residents' maximum independence, promote residents' freedom of choice and individuality, and respect the privacy of all residents.Able to read, write and communicate in EnglishLike working with seniorsMay require lifting or bending. Must be able to lift 25-35 poundsDuties:Duties are including but not excluding any direction that administration may feel is needed for the safety and comfort of the residents.Maintenance and repair of facility and grounds. This includes:Shampooing of carpets and waxing of floors, cleaning of furniturePainting, minor plumbing, furniture repairsSet-up and break-down of activity and public relations eventsCleaning of walls, baseboards, and doorsEmpty trashSnow removal, grounds upkeep in conjunction with contract servicesKeep wash areas stocked with soap and towels\General vacuuming, dusting, cleaning mirrors and windows, cleaning toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, floorsGeneral cleaning and sanitizingGeneral repair and replacing of light bulbs, broken fixtures, toilet and towel holdersUse prescribed infection control proceduresReport any unsafe, unsanitary and /or unusual conditionsMaintain maintenance storage rooms in appropriate fashion'Maintain maintenance supplies in appropriate areasCheck and complete routine maintenance needs per schedule (i.e. water temperatures, fire equipment, light bulbs, etc)Maintain and handle equipment in an appropriate mannerMeet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority.