Driver & Maintenance Assistant

4-K Housingis a mission-driven not-for-profit senior living health care organization. We encourage our staff and residents to walk this PATH of life together! Our values focus on:

• Purpose
• Acceptance
• Thankfulness
• Harmony

Our goal is to help residents to live a life where they are happy healthy and maximizing their independence. We do this by fostering relationships connections and a sense of belonging which contribute to positive health outcomes. YOU are an important part of creating such a full life!

Stoney Brook Hewitthas an outstanding opportunity for aFull-time Driver & Maintenance Assistant to join our team. Our goal is to help residents to grow thrive and be contributors to community life. TheMaintenance Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the physical assets of the community by performing upkeep tasks such as repairs and cleaning applying basic repair(s) to equipment and building systems and ensuring the facilities are tidy and functional.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive coverage including health dental & vision with 4K Housing contributing over 50% of cost. Life insurance is covered 100% by 4K Housing
• Full-time employees receive 2 weeks paid vacation for the first 4 years then it bumps up to 3 weeks. Use it let it roll or cash it in!
• Benefit from exclusive discounts on home auto and pet insurance.
• Perks @ Work offersdiscounts on electronics personal travel apparel home needs entertainmentfitness/nutrition & childcare costs!
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling on family work legal identity theft recovery mental health and everyday life!
• $300 per FT referral
• Advancement & cross-training opportunities available at all 8 communities
• Plan for your future with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan and matching contributions.
• Paid training program

Shift:

• Tuesday Saturday
• 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
• On call on an as needed basis for emergencies only
• Includes holidays on rotation

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the completion of all maintenance work orders as assigned.
• Complete make-ready process of vacant resident room as directed by the Supervisor.
• Coordinate special projects as directed by the Supervisor.
• Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Carry pager/cell phone as required for on-call maintenance and perform 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled.
• Perform cleaning activities such as dusting mopping etc. as directed by the Supervisor.
• Install appliances and equipment.
• Ensures garden/yard upkeep (i.e. mowing lawn collecting trash etc.) as scheduled or as otherwise instructed by the Supervisor.
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs paint minor plumbing minor electrical carpentry minor HVAC.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation).
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm).
• Report to the Director of Plant Operations Manager on Duty and/or Executive Director any safety or maintenance issues.
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company local City State and Federal guidelines.
• Drive vehicle from community to assigned destinations.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicle in a safe manner. Assist residents with belongings.
• Follow operating safety procedures as defined in the vehicle operating manuals.
• Observe all traffic laws. Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
• Secure passengers wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs while transport is in progress.
• Immediately report accidents or damage to the vehicle to Executive Director or Manager on Duty.
• Clean vehicle and assure sufficient fueling to meet transportation needs.
• Report needed vehicle maintenance repairs and potentially unsafe conditions to Director of Maintenance or Executive Director.
• Monitor daily trip inspection and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a safe driving record that meets company guidelines and insurance carrier requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of related experience
• Basic Knowledge of HVAC plumbing and electrical systems
• Experience using hand and electric tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to operate a sixteen (16) passenger bus unless otherwise required by state law.
• Able to operate tire changing equipment First Aid Kit wheelchair lift and dollies/hand trucks.
• Requires current Drivers License and driving record that meets company guidelines.

4K Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.