Maintenance Assistant (Summer)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant plays a key support role in helping maintain the daily operations of Warroad Senior Living Center. This position assists the Maintenance Technician and Maintenance Facility Director by performing routine, non-technical maintenance duties, helping with room setups, transporting materials, and ensuring that both the interior and exterior of the facility remain clean, safe, and orderly. The Maintenance Assistant helps ensure a welcoming and well-maintained environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Performs general maintenance of the property including grounds and physical plant including but not limited to:

General Support & Facility Upkeep

• Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, cleaning vents, tightening screws, and restocking supplies.
• Support room setups, furniture moves, and event preparation as needed.
• Transport tools, equipment, and materials to job sites within the facility.
• Groundskeeping & Exterior Maintenance
• Support outdoor maintenance including mowing, raking, trimming, and basic landscaping.
• Assist with seasonal snow and ice removal, including shoveling walkways, salting, and operating snow removal equipment under supervision.
• Preventive Maintenance Support
• Help carry out routine maintenance checks (e.g., filter replacements, safety equipment inspections) under the direction of senior maintenance staff.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in keeping maintenance areas organized, clean, and free of hazards.
• Support emergency preparedness tasks and drills as assigned

Teamwork & Communication

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors regarding tasks and priorities.
• Provide courteous and respectful assistance to residents, staff, and visitors.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to ensure minimal disruption to residents during maintenance tasks.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• Willingness to learn and grow in a facilities/maintenance career.
• Valid driver’s license.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Physical activity required, including standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), and working both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions, cleaning chemicals, and equipment noise.
• Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to tolerate varying temperatures in hot/cold and/or wet environments.
• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds to a minimum of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Works in all areas throughout the facility.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment.  Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance.  Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position.  Other tasks not listed here may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position.  Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on the long-term care industry by various governmental agencies.  This job description will be reviewed and/or revised annually and as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.