Providence Life Services

Maintenance Assistant

Providence Life Services  •  $44k - $52k/yr  •  Homer Glen, IL (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Victorian Village, a Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Community located in Homer Glen, IL is seeking a Maintenance Assistant, Full Time. Victorian Village is a member of the Providence Life Services family where we are committed to enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Available Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Benefits:

  • Supportive and welcoming work environment
  • Competitive Salary
  • Longevity Bonus
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Insurance (HMO, BA, PPO, or HSA)
  • Guardian Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Up to $1,200/year in Wellness Incentives (reduces medical premiums for enrolled employees and spouses)
  • Candidly Student Repayment up to $150/month!
  • 401k plan with up to 4% employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Company iPhone
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Tuition Scholarship Program

The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain the grounds, facility, equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and works closely with Maintenance Director, to assure that a successful maintenance program is maintained at all times.

Summary of essential job functions:

  • 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.
  • Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
  • Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc., by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, etc., as necessary/directed.
  • Replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., and perform cleaning duties wherever necessary.
  • Regulate heating and ventilation systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of energy.
  • Assist in fire pump and generator testing, wheelchair, bed, and nurse call preventative maintenance as required.
  • Perform routine carpentry repairs such as kitchen cabinets, window screens or glass, door locks, and plaster or drywall repair.
  • Perform plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains, faucets, or floats, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices).
  • Service heating and cooling units/systems, as specified by the manufacturer and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that work areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and end of the workday.
  • Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drills, drill presses, and other hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work.
  • Inspect buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair by making notes and recommendations using a pre-established check sheet.

Requirements

  • At least 1-2 years of experience in Maintenance preferably in property management.
  • Must pass a physical, drug screen, 50-pound lift test, fingerprinting for criminal background check and complete a reference check.
  • Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 20 feet.
  • EPA certification preferred.

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Providence Life Services

About Providence Life Services

At all Providence locations, through all Providence services, we all have opportunities to fulfill the Providence mission “to enhance the lives of those we serve in the name of Jesus Christ.” What does it mean to “enhance people’s lives”? It might take the form of:

• Fitness experts customizing exercise plans to improve balance, increase strength, and enhance mobility.

• On-staff chefs preparing meals that are nutritious as well as delicious.

• Life Enrichment teams offering outings that are entertaining and educational.

• Chaplains and other counselors answering questions, offering comfort, and sharing life’s journey.

• Residents checking in on each other and socializing over meals and coffee.

• Caring staff becoming an extension of family.

The Providence family consists of several distinct senior communities in Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. These communities offer a variety of senior living services: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehab, Memory Care, and Townhouse Living

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Tinley Park, Illinois
Year Founded
1960
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