Maintenance Assistant

Status: This is a full-time temporary position

Wage:  $20 - $25/hour

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St. Tacoma, WA 98404 

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. such as cutting, trimming, sweeping and cleaning. Work to include: plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry and mechanical. Replace bulbs, clean windows and assist others in lifting heavy equipment and supplies. Service heating and cooling units/systems. Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas. Ensure that the facility and its equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience. Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledgeable of maintenance practices, procedures, building codes and safety regulations. Knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators and various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Familiar with maintenance of a building such as a nursing home, apartment complex or business facility. Able to minimize waste of supplies and misuse of equipment. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.