Maintenance Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Wage: $28.50 - $30/hour - depending on experience

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Park West - 1703 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Maintenance Assistant
Avamere Park West is seeking a reliable Maintenance Assistant to help support the safety and upkeep of our facility. This role assists with general repairs, preventative maintenance, and ensuring a clean, well-functioning environment for residents and staff. Ideal candidates are hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a healthcare setting.

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities & Career development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD& D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday

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 your Maintenance Director 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 and 1 year of maintenance supervisory experience.
• 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.

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