Maintenance Technician - The Koselig House

The Koselig House - Maintenance Technician Needed

Are you passionate about creating a safe and comfortable environment for seniors? Do you enjoy working in a loving and community-oriented setting?

The Koselig House, located in the beautiful community of DeForest, WI, is looking for a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. As the premier Assisted Living and Memory Care home in the area, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Summary: Perform all aspects of internal and external maintenance to remain compliant with all codes, regulations and standards and efficiently manage costs within department activity. 

Responsibilities: 

1. External Maintenance  
2. Lawn care and general clean up (watering, weeding, landscape care, debris clean up general care) 
3. Communicate and monitor performance of contracted lawn maintenance service 
4. Minor equipment repair (faucets, hoses, general equipment) 
5. Maintain outdoor furniture 
6. Door security, delayed egress and security camera maintenance 
7. Snow Removal (walkways, exits and other immediate needs) 
8. Communicate and monitor performance of contracted snow removal service 

1. Internal Maintenance 
2. Cleaning of dish/wash machines 
3. Minor plumbing  
4. Minor painting/ wall repair 
5. Furniture cleaning 
6. Operate carpet cleaners 
7. Clean light fixtures, vents etc.  

1. Room Refurbishing 
2. Wall repair and paint 
3. Wood / door repair 
4. Plumbing 
5. Window security 
6. Carpet repair 

1. Systems 
2. Manage and test all alarm systems: fire, delayed egress, nurse call 
3. Communication systems: telephone, walkie-talkies, pagers 
4. Communicate with appropriate support services to maintain continuity of functionality 

1. Performance and Documentation of Compliance Requirements 
2. Fire Drills 
3. Furnace filter checks 
4. Fire extinguishers 
5. Sprinkler Checks 
6. Water temperature checks 
7. Fire Inspections 
8. Others as imposed 

1. Infection Control and Sanitation 
2. Follow standard precautions or other precautions as posted. 
3. Ensure waste is disposed of properly and timely internally and externally 
4. Keep community free of odors, debris and human waste 
5. Safety 
6. Adhere to codes and regulations – city, state, federal, Department of Health Services and others 
7. Report risks, situations or incidents a resident, employee of visitor may be injured 
8. Participate in all disaster or severe weather procedures 
9. Be prepared to respond to all types of emergencies 
10. Attend to spills on floors 

Qualifications: 

1. Requirements 
2. Minimum 21 years of age 
3. Valid Driver’s license 
4. Two years’ experience in related work  
5. Satisfactory criminal background check 
6. Negative TB skin test 
7. Ability to maintain acceptable work attendance record / follow work schedule 

1. Working Conditions 
2. May work longer than 8 hour shift or weekends as directed 
3. May require on call hours 
4. May use hand truck for lifting weight above personal limits 
5. May work 95% of time standing 
6. Work with cleaning chemicals 
7. Repeated lifting of up to 75lbs 
8. Working outdoors in heat, rain or other conditions  

1. Standards 
2. May not work under the influence of alcohol or mood altering drugs / illegal drugs 
3. Neat appearance; adherence to the dress code (clean shirt without advertising and long pants with closed shoe. (No sandals or sleeveless shirts) and good personal hygiene 

Location: DeForest, WI

Located in the beautiful community of DeForest, WI we are proud to offer The Koselig House as the premier Assisted Living and Memory Care home in the area.

Our home serves as a vibrant community for retired seniors looking for Assisted Living supports, while maintaining their independence, friendships, healthy lifestyle, and healthcare. Located just north of Sun Prairie, WI and Madison, WI we are honored to care for our elders and enhance the quality of their life.
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While The Koselig House is not a nursing home, we offer enhanced care in a personalized setting to those without cognitive decline and those living with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. In addition, our Registered Nurse is available to oversee the medical and pharmacological needs of our residents and will work with their providers to ensure all skilled medical needs are met.

Ultimately our goal at The Koselig House is to enrich the aging experience by providing opportunities for healthy and purposeful living. We know this benefits not just our residents, but also their families, our team, and the greater community.
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