Maintenance Assistant - 1st shift

At Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne, we love what we do, and have fun while we're doing it! Working with our residents is an adventure. They've led amazing lives and have the stories to prove it. Here, you'll join a community of incredible residents and a company dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and care. We value kind and compassionate care and respect our residents and staff like family.

Shift: 1st shift 8am-4:30pm

Job Description

· Works from blueprints, schematics, or sketched instructions in preparation of construction or repair assignments

· Constructs or repairs buildings utilizing a variety of skills, materials and machinery Skills utilized include basic mechanics, carpentry, dry walling/plastering, electrical, painting, plumbing etc. Will often demolish/gut and completely reconstruct rooms or area

· Performs work such as plastering, taping, painting, etc.

· Implements plumbing knowledge to remove or install (screw or sweat) piping valves, sinks, toilets, faucets, pumps. Rods sewers and cleans grease traps

· Employs carpentry skills to install soffits, cabinets, doors, locksets, and to build cabinets and counters. Utilizes masonry techniques to repair building(s)

· Performs preventive maintenance on various machines, equipment, furniture, systems, etc. (such as grease traps, wheelchairs, patient beds, sanitary sewer cleaning, etc.) as directed

· Performs routine maintenance work such as replacing fuses and light bulbs, clearing drains, repairing faucets and repairing furniture

· Adheres to safety rules and regulations, including wearing provided safety equipment at all times. Maintains work areas in an orderly, clean, and safe condition. Disposes of maintenance related refuse. Uses and cares for tools/equipment/supplies in an appropriate manner

· Maintains all required records and information pertinent to costing out work assignments

Benefits

• Competitive salary at $16 an hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Vacation time
• Paid Time Off
• Positive work environment
• Regular staff appreciation and recognition

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age

High school graduate or GED

Past experience in maintenance preferred

Must have a valid driver’s license as per insurance requirement

Must have a general knowledge of tools and maintenance equipment

Must have the ability to work on plumbing systems

Must have the ability to withstand inside and outside extreme conditions

Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employees; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.