Maintenance Assistant

Heron House at Largo - Largo, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Largo, FL

About the position

The Maintenance Assistant at Heron House is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the facility is safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role involves assisting with landscaping, maintaining equipment, and performing repairs on various systems within the building. The position requires a commitment to professionalism and a caring attitude towards residents, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks, including mowing, trimming, and planting.
• Maintain lawn care equipment.
• Maintain exterior and interior door locks.
• Maintain, repair, and clean windows and screens.
• Clean and/or paint exterior surfaces as needed.
• Replace burned out light bulbs in all areas of the facility.
• Clean and change air filters.
• Clean and vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils and compressors.
• Service heating and cooling units according to manufacturer guidelines and facility policies.
• Assist with fire drills and building evacuations.
• Complete life safety code assignments.
• Assist in maintaining plant operations and life safety records.
• Complete safety audits as assigned.
• Maintain handicapped bars in baths.
• Assist with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repairs.
• Repair and replace light fixtures.
• Test and record water temperatures.
• Repair call systems, cords, call bells, bed alarms, and chair alarms.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on commercial washers and dryers.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are current and in proper working order.
• Perform minor equipment repairs.
• Perform carpentry duties, including operating saws and hand tools.
• Repair, remove, or replace ceiling tiles.
• Repair walls, paint, caulk, strip and stain furniture, and repair floor tiles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with commercial maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, commercial stoves, refrigerators, air-conditioning, and heating units.
• General construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.
• Genuine care for and understanding of the elderly and persons with disabilities.
• Ability to deal tactfully with peers, residents, family members, and the general public.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Patience, tact, positive disposition, and enthusiasm.