Maintenance Assistant

Come join our awesome team as a Maintenance Assistant with Rochester Homestead We offer generous benefits and a great work environment

Rochester Homestead is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Maintenance Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Net spend options
• Paid Time Off

Pay: $ $22.26 per hour based on previous experience

Schedule: Weekends 8:00AM-5:30PM OR FLEXIBLE 8 HOURS SHIFT.

About the job: The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for changing light bulbs, bathroom maintenance and special projects at the facility to provide a safe, attractive and orderly environment for the benefit, use, enjoyment protection of residents, staff and visitors. 

Essentials:

• Performs designated cleaning tasks and preventative maintenance services.
• Sweeping, mopping, wet washing/shampooing and vacuuming floors/carpets in ancillary service and common areas of the facility.
• Stripping, waxing and polishing all floors in accordance with the facility floor covering maintenance schedule.
• Washing walls, ceilings, and common area lighting fixtures.
• Gathering, transporting and disposing of trash.
• Cleaning waste receptacles.
• Informs supervisor of supply or equipment needs.
• Keeps storage areas locked with supplies properly stored according to established procedures.
• Store all germicides, pesticides and other toxic substance clearly labeled and locked away when not in use.

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions in order to identify various chemicals and cleaning agents from their labels and understand directions for use. 
• Willingness and ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Minimum of two (2) year previous building maintenance experience desired.  
• Some knowledge of state building, plumbing and electrical codes and local ordinances.
• Able to understand technical manuals used to install and repair machinery and equipment.
• Coordination and dexterity needed to handle tools and equipment parts.
• Must be capable of making decisions in an emergency.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation or an on-call situation

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in the healthcare industry

Just outside of Minnesota's capital, The Homestead at Rochester offers life in one of the most commonly rated "Best Cities'' in the Midwest. Our center offers the very best care, provided by the very best staff who care for the residents as well as the familial workplace culture. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. 

Come join our team, and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".

Take pride in helping others, and join us today

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.