Maintenance Assistant - Full-Time 2nd Shift - Carlton senior Living
Elk Grove, CA 95758
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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: Full Time
Schedule: Friday-Monday | 11am-7pm
Starting Pay: $18-$20/hour
Pay Raises: Every January and July!
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Bonuses and More!
SUMMARY
To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Assist Maintenance Manager in maintaining and repairingphysical structures of buildings, various equipment, building systems,and maintaining the grounds.
ESSENTIALSDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other dutiesmay be assigned by your direct manager. Regular and predictable attendance isan essential function of the job.
- Supports the SalesDepartment in its effort to maintain a continuous in-house and communitymarketing and rental sales effort.
- Paint as needed, shampoocarpets, strip and wax floors, appliance and plumbing checks, minorrepairs, etc. vacant units as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
- As needed, assist residentsduring move-in with furniture, as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
- Make every effort to ensurecontinuous resident comfort and satisfaction with services providedby the community.
- Deal with resident requestsand complaints in a professional and timely manner, with sensitivityand a positive attitude. Follow through on requests and complaints or makecertain that the Associate responsible for resolution has followed through.
- Know the names of residents.
- Always be sensitive andcompassionate with the residents.
- Be aware of any changes inthe mental, physical, or emotional well-being of the residents. If you noticeany negative changes, discuss them with the Maintenance Manager.
- Be a team player with otherAssociates of the Community. Fill in and assist whenever possible; go the extra mile.
- Know the Chain of Commandand follow it.
- Work to contain andeliminate waste.
- Keep current on regulationsand sections of the California SDSS Manual (the Code) that pertain to yourposition.
- Maintain and keep currentFirst Aid Certification.
- Report to the MaintenanceManager, any repairs or maintenance needs.
- Know the community floorplan.
- Keep aisles, walkways,stairs, and work areas clean and clear.
- Understand all emergencysystems and respond to emergencies as required.
- Support an ongoing safetyawareness program for residents and Associates.
- Report all accidents, injuries,or incidents immediately to the Executive/Associate Director or MaintenanceManager, and document in the Resident Log, memos to Associate files, orAccident Reports as appropriate.
- Use all equipment, tools,and implements with caution. Tools and equipment not limited to a powerdrill, industrial carpet cleaner, power drain cleaner, plumbing tools, paintingequipment, etc.
- Perform and makearrangements for repair work as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
- Assist the MaintenanceManager in completing all necessary inventories as needed.
- Complete the portions of thePreventative Maintenance Program as directed bythe Maintenance Manager.
- Routine Duties include, butare not limited to, the following:
- Daily Dumpster Check:compressing and/or restacking cardboard.
- Clean dishwasher(s) twotimes weekly.
- Weekly chlorination offountain 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/orpatio(s) as necessary.
- Assist in apartment move-inpreparation.
- Assist in any preventativemaintenance procedures as needed.
- Constantly be alert for anydeficiencies in concept, procedure, service, and performance.
- Service oil re-circulationpumps in boiler room.
- Check common area drapes andrepair as necessary.
- Assist in Activities Dept.table set-up and breakdown.
- Assist with resident move-inand out as directed.
- Be professional inappearance and conduct; maintain the integrity of the department while performingany duty as a representative of the community.
- Strive to enhance abilitiesto perform duties in an efficient and orderly manner.
- Remove the garbage from theresident laundry.
- Be flexible with scheduling.Be able to do evening work as needed.
- Clean carpets, strip and waxfloors, and common areas as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Six Months to one year ofrelated education and/or experience. (Experience using power tools or industrial cleaningtools and/or working inFacility 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 beat least eighteen (18) years of age.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS
- Current First Aid Certification (obtained throughcommunity)
- DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance must be completedprior to working in community (obtained through community)
- Health screening andnegative TB test must be less than six (6) months old. (obtained throughcommunity)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required to sit, kneel, climb, stoop, stand/walk for prolongedperiods of time. Theemployee is occasionally required to, bend over, reach overhead, push, andpull.
- The employee must frequentlylift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability toadjust focus.
- The employee is required to have visual and hearingacuity sufficient enough to assess employee and resident safety and ability maybe required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencysituations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The workenvironment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The work environment is dynamic, andthe temperature control measures may vary.
- While performing the duties of thisjob, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outsideweather conditions, and electricity. May be required to frequently workoutdoors.
- The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate.
- Requires patience in working withSenior Residents in the range of 60-100 plus years of age.
- May include exposure to dogs, cats, and/or otherpets