Salary

$17.69 / hr - $19.69 / hr

Overview

Maintenance Assistant

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Pay Range: $17.69 / hr - $19.69 / hr — Earn more with experience!Status: Full-TimeNEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees

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Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking skilled and respectful Maintenance Assistant to join our team. You’ll help create a positive dining experience while supporting the health and well-being of our residents.

Why Join Elderwood?

Gas Allowance Stipend for Full & Part-Time staff
Newly renovated building and dining facilities
Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
Employee referral program
Supportive, resident-focused team environment

Maintenance Assistance Position Overview:

Maintenance team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents and staff by providing maintenance support. This position is responsible for ensuring overall building safety by being responsible for repairs to the buildings and furnishings as well as up-keep of the grounds including lawn care and snow/ice removal.

Apply Today — Become a valued member of our Maintenance team and help make a difference in the lives of residents at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Assists with and performs assigned duties related to electricity, plumbing, painting, carpentry (including furniture refinishing or repair); mechanics (including equipment and mechanical systems); heating, cooling and water systems (except those services performed under service contract with outside contractors).

Assists with and perform duties related to maintenance of grounds, parking lots, and driveways (including snow/ice removal, except those performed under service contract).

Handles incoming and outgoing freight, as needed; lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment.

Observes residents' rights and treats all residents with courtesy, respect and kindness.

Drives company vehicle as needed/requested.

Arrives to work on time, regularly, and work as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.

Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.

Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred inservices.

Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.

Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them.

Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors.

Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

As directed, takes calls on off hours (i.e. evening and weekend) and adjusts schedule to meet the needs of the facility.

Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.

Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.

Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Skills/Competencies

Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Basic reading and writing skills
Proficient in safety protocols, applicable regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Demonstrates strong integrity and work ethic

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Qualifications

Minimum 18 years of age
Minimum one (1) year of related work experience in field such as maintenance, carpentry, contracting, etc.
Current, valid driver license
Participation in facility on-call program which may include working “off-hours”
Experienced in equipment operation such as small hand tools, electric tools, lawn mowers, snowblowers, etc.
HS diploma or equivalent preferred
Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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