Title: Maintenance Assistant

Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia

One Family. One Community.

Join our Award-Winning Team today! Currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant at our Bellaire at Stone Port Assisted Living Community. Assist in the planning, organizing, and development of the Maintenance Department and overall Community Environment.

Our community is united by our Guiding Principle of Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™. Through Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Residents First, and Teamwork, we promote a culture of trusted care and engagement that fosters meaningful, purposeful work. We believe our actions impact the quality of care we provide, both individually and as a team. Our mission is to embrace each day as an opportunity to make a positive difference with this promise and pledge.

If you are looking for an opportunity to enrich the lives of others and you share our passion for making a difference in people’s lives, come join our team! We offer competitive wages, benefits, training, and the opportunity for growth. We welcome you to apply and join our family today as our Maintenance Assistant!

We Are All Family™

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the common areas of the property in accordance with property policy, and as directed by the Executive Director or Director of Maintenance, to assure that the property is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner
• Assists the Director of Maintenance with the repair of all electrical, mechanical, and other equipment such as repairing doors, locks, door frames and handles as well as replacing light bulbs, sockets, switches, and window glass.
• Performing basic plumbing tasks, which includes unclogging drains as well as fixing leaking faucets and toilets.
• Maintaining all outdoor areas, which entails mowing, trimming, and edging the lawn as well as shoveling snow and ice as required.
• Keeps work areas free from hazardous objects such as protruding mop and broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Immediately reports all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Director of Maintenance
• Stays aware of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as relates to job duties and follows all necessary precautions.
• Familiar with the list of emergency vendors in case of an absence.
• In absence of the Director of Maintenance, analyzes, prioritizes, and ensures that necessary repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for proper storage of paints and chemicals.
• Responsible for maintaining the Community’s TELS system.
• Works within legal scope of local and state codes.
• Record actions on Preventative Maintenance (PM) forms indicating completion or any future repairs that may be needed.
• Flexibility to remain on-call 24 hours per day, including evenings and weekends to respond to emergencies if needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, GED.
• Two years maintenance experience a plus.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Must be knowledgeable and capable of self-teaching the proper use of power tools, test equipment, gardening equipment, and augers (portable/hand/electrical).
• Must be knowledgeable of and follow through on all Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Must be able to safely preform all physical qualifications including walk/stand, sit, lift, carry, push, climb, bend, squat, twist or rotate, reach, hand dexterity, sensory vision, hear and communication.
• Neat appearance, adherence to the dress code and good personal hygiene are expected.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Bellaire at Stone Port

Bellaire at Stone Port is nestled between the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains of the historic Harrisonburg, Virginia (across the street from Sentara RMH). Residents have access to a full list of life-enhancing amenities and activities as well as around-the-clock care and sincere encouragement. Bellaire at Stone Port provides a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere where residents easily transition, thrive, and enjoy life - just like at home. We make senior living a carefree experience.