Maintenance Assistant - Carlton Senior Living : Job Details

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique culture of caring.

Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living!

Community: Elk Grove

Status: Part Time

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday | 10am-6pm

Starting Pay: $18/hour

Pay Raises: Every January and July!

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Bonuses and More!

SUMMARY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Assist Maintenance Manager in maintaining and repairing physical structures of buildings, various equipment, building systems, and maintaining the grounds.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by your direct manager. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

* Supports the Sales Department in its effort to maintain a continuous in-house and community marketing and rental sales effort.

* Paint as needed, shampoo carpets, strip and wax floors, appliance and plumbing checks, minor repairs, etc. vacant units as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

* As needed, assist residents during move-in with furniture, as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

* Make every effort to ensure continuous resident comfort and satisfaction with services provided by the community.

* Deal with resident requests and complaints in a professional and timely manner, with sensitivity and a positive attitude. Follow through on requests and complaints or make certain that the Associate responsible for resolution has followed through.

* Know the names of residents.

* Always be sensitive and compassionate with the residents.

* Be aware of any changes in the mental, physical, or emotional well-being of the residents. If you notice any negative changes, discuss them with the Maintenance Manager.

* Be a team player with other Associates of the Community. Fill in and assist whenever possible; go the extra mile.

* Know the Chain of Command and follow it.

* Work to contain and eliminate waste.

* Keep current on regulations and sections of the California SDSS Manual (the Code) that pertain to your position.

* Maintain and keep current First Aid Certification.

* Report to the Maintenance Manager, any repairs or maintenance needs.

* Know the community floor plan.

* Keep aisles, walkways, stairs, and work areas clean and clear.

* Understand all emergency systems and respond to emergencies as required.

* Support an ongoing safety awareness program for residents and Associates.

* Report all accidents, injuries, or incidents immediately to the Executive/Associate Director or Maintenance Manager, and document in the Resident Log, memos to Associate files, or Accident Reports as appropriate.

* Use all equipment, tools, and implements with caution. Tools and equipment not limited to a power drill, industrial carpet cleaner, power drain cleaner, plumbing tools, painting equipment, etc.

* Perform and make arrangements for repair work as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

* Assist the Maintenance Manager in completing all necessary inventories as needed.

* Complete the portions of the Preventative Maintenance Program as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

* Routine Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Daily Dumpster Check: compressing and/or restacking cardboard.

* Clean dishwasher(s) two times weekly.

* Weekly chlorination of fountain and cleaning per schedule, if applicable.

* Cobweb abatement.

* Daily maintenance book duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

* Carpet cleaning as directed (apartment and common areas).

* Clean deck(s) and/or patio(s) as necessary.

* Assist in apartment move-in preparation.

* Assist in any preventative maintenance procedures as needed.

* Constantly be alert for any deficiencies in concept, procedure, service, and performance.

* Service oil re-circulation pumps in boiler room.

* Check common area drapes and repair as necessary.

* Assist in Activities Dept. table set-up and breakdown.

* Assist with resident move-in and out as directed.

* Be professional in appearance and conduct; maintain the integrity of the department while performing any duty as a representative of the community.

* Strive to enhance abilities to perform duties in an efficient and orderly manner.

* Remove the garbage from the resident laundry.

* Be flexible with scheduling. Be able to do evening work as needed.

* Clean carpets, strip and wax floors, and common areas as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

* Six Months to one year of related education and/or experience. (Experience using power tools or industrial cleaning tools and/or working in Facility Maintenance, HVAC, Carpentry, Electrical or Plumbing is preferred.)

* High School diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent experience.

* According to Title 22 requirements, employee must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

* Current First Aid Certification (obtained through community)

* DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance must be completed prior to working in community (obtained through community)

* Health screening and negative TB test must be less than six (6) months old. (obtained through community)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel, climb, stoop, stand/walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to, bend over, reach overhead, push, and pull.

* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

* The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess employee and resident safety and ability may be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

* The work environment is dynamic, and the temperature control measures may vary.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and electricity. May be required to frequently work outdoors.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

* Requires patience in working with Senior Residents in the range of 60-100 plus years of age.

* May include exposure to dogs, cats, and/or other pets

Carlton Senior Living's Commitment to Pay Transparency

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives.

Carlton Senior Living benefits are designed to convey Carlton Senior Living's culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

* Premium coverage for employee medical insurance

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

* Dental, Vision, Short/Long-term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans;

* Generous vacation time and leave plans, as well as paid sick days and parental leave;

* Generous benefits like mental and emotional health support through our Employee Assistance Program, a 401K company match, gym and tuition reimbursements.

Carlton Senior Living reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Carlton Senior Living's Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities

Carlton Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Per Department of Social Services regulations, all applications must undergo an extensive background check, and certain misdemeanor convictions will require an exemption.

Carlton Senior Living is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected] .