Maintenance Assistant - Thrive on Skidaway

• It is required that the Physical Plant Assistant has a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency.
• It is preferred that the Physical Plant Assistant has experience working with air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and/or electrical.
• Certifications are not required but are preferred.
• Clear driving history is a must.

• It is preferred that the Physical Plant Assistant has one year of experience in long term care, hospital, home health, or other healthcare facility working in maintenance.
• It is preferred that the Physical Plant Assistant has two years of experience in maintenance, preferably in long term care, hospital, home health, or another healthcare facility.

• Conduct regular rounds of the Community to check all plant maintenance areas to assure the quality control and safety, health and welfare of residents, employees, and others within the Community, and correct or report equipment failure or damage to administration immediately as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Check air conditioning and heating units, fire alarm, and emergency generator system and document test results as required as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Check pump station and breaker panels and washers and dryers in the laundry room as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Make daily repairs to equipment as necessary as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Check water and boiler temperature, dietary cooking equipment, gas pressure, kitchen hood, sprinkler system, cooling equipment, public address system, fire extinguishers and alarms, fire doors, and electrical outlets, etc, as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.
• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Submit accident and incident reports.
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility, and janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep, supply control, and safety as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of that plan to the administration as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related maintenance functions to ensure that Universal Precautions are carried out within the Community and that they comply with the policy as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel, residents, visitors, etc., and make written reports to the administration of action to be taken for correction as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Serve on related committees to determine guidelines or objectives as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Meet with and solicit recommendations for departmental improvement from other department supervisors in accordance with the Physical Plant Manager.
• Inventory and request needed supplies to perform assigned tasks as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and Community business.
• Recognize and respond to maintenance emergencies and document observations, interventions, and outcomes.
• Maintain temperature control and good repair of the physical plant, both inside and out, including but not limited to resident call lights,  door alarms, plumbing,  heating, air conditioning, and other electrical units, nursing and other department equipment such as wheelchairs, etc., maintaining humidifiers, buffing and stripping floors, shampooing the carpet, change the oil in tractors, snot removal, lawn maintenance, community vehicles, etc.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records and other information relating to residents, employees, and the Community.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with  Community policies and procedures and as instructed by the Executive Director.
• Notify the supervisor of pending absence or tardiness with the time frame described in the personnel handbook.
• Establish and encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in residents' activity preferences and needs.
• Assist in driving residents to medical or recreational facilities as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.

• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. that are not considered as essential functions as directed by the Physical Plant Manager.
• Inventory, identify, purchase, and monitor equipment and supplies.
• Drive company vehicles to and from appointments for residents, as needed.

• Air Conditioning Compressors | Gages.
• Lawn Mower, Weed Eater | Plumbing Tools.
• Mechanical Tools (hammer, screwdriver, etc.) | Generator.
• Nursing Equipment (wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, a van equipped for wheelchairs, etc) | Telephone.

• Frequent body movements including lifting, moving, transferring, bending (static forwards bending Ability to stand and), stooping/ squatting, and reaching.
• Able to do the heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying of objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted with twisting and turning of the trunk.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

At Thrive, we don’t have staff – we have team members with a deep-rooted belief that there is purpose in every breath. We work diligently to establish awe and admiration for all people by creating a human experience in our communities over the traditional clinical experience. We do this by building teams of people who are highly aligned in their beliefs about older adults.We aspire to change the way the world views the process of growing old. What do most people think of when they see gray hair? They see frailty and disability with low speeds, and high needs. We see wisdom and laugher. We see ability and growth. We see potential and opportunity.Ready to embark on the most rewarding opportunity you’ll find? You see that purple button below that says “Apply Here”, click it now to start thriving with us!