Maintenance Assistant - Avamere Pacific Ridge

Maintenance Assistant

Status: Full-time

Wage: $20 - $25/hour

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St.

Tacoma, WA 98404

Apply online at TeamAvamere.com

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

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.


* Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.