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Maintenance Assistant - Full Time

PACIFIC VILLAS POST ACUTE, Oceanside, CA, United States


General Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the grounds, facility, and 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 as directed by a supervisor. The goal is to ensure a successful maintenance program at all times.

Essential Duties

Ensure maintenance schedules are followed for the assigned shift or area.

Report all accidents or incidents to the supervisor, no matter how minor.

Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing routine assignments in resident living areas.

Perform routine maintenance of grounds, parking areas, and driveways (cutting, trimming, sweeping, etc.).

Perform routine maintenance and repairs (plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc.) in accordance with established procedures.

Clean windows, screens, and replace burned‑out light bulbs (exit, overhead, fluorescent, room call, etc.).

Service heating and cooling units/systems per manufacturer specifications and company policies.

Perform unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed.

Ensure maintenance supplies are replenished as needed.

Maintain the facility and equipment for resident comfort and convenience.

Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns promptly.

Follow safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment.

Assist others in lifting heavy equipment or supplies when requested.

Clean and store equipment properly at shift end.

Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.

Report suspected or known violations of information confidentiality.

Inform residents when required to move their personal possessions.

Supervisory Requirements
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
The minimum educational qualification is a 10th‑grade education.

Language and Interpersonal Skills
The candidate must be able to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Ability to interact tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.

Physical Skills
Maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment, ensuring work areas remain presentable. Seek new methods and principles and incorporate them into maintenance practices.

Mathematical Skills
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Solve practical problems and handle variables in situations with limited standardization. Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands
The job requires occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds, prolonged use of a computer, and frequent use of office equipment (copier, scanner, fax, telephone, calculator). Employees must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear, and may be asked to assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.

Work Environment
Noise levels are typically low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information
Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. The essential functions described are not exhaustive, and changes may occur due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

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