Part-time Maintenance position available, 24 hours/week.

We'd love for you to join our NHCA Bronze Quality Award-winning team at Ridgewood!

If you've got a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, this might be the job for you! The Maintenance Assistant has the opportunity to positively affect the lives of people every day! This vital position plays a big role in our day-to-day operations by providing building and ground maintenance support.

Qualified candidates will have practical maintenance or related experience. They will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.

Join a team of highly committed professionals who have the opportunity to do what they do best every day in an exceptional environment where learning and growth are encouraged and supported.

We offer a world-class facility and competitive benefits package including:

• Full benefits are available working only 24 hours/week.
• Health Dental, and Vision.
• Free $10,000 Base Term Life Insurance Policy.
• Accrue paid time off and sick time starting day one.
• 401K match at 3%
• Up to $30,000 Student Loan repayment- No contracts!
• FUN environment!
• Any many more, we would be happy to discuss during the interview.

Wages start at $18.00/hour.

Personal Qualifications: Maintenance people have a strong desire to relate to and work with the elderly. They possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image. Maintenance workers find fulfillment in building personal relationships and providing a home-like environment that is safe and comfortable. They are committed to doing whatever it takes to enhance the dignity in people’s lives.

Professional Qualifications: Maintenance people have the ability to read and write well enough to follow written directions and understand the dangers that come with working with the chemicals, equipment, and supplies in the maintenance department. Verbal communication skills are important to carry on conversations with residents, co-workers, and visitors in an understandable manner. Maintenance workers will have 1-2 years of practical maintenance or related experience. Maintenance people are continually learning and growing by participating in educational sessions, in-service training, and demonstrations. Some training may require out-of-town travel.

Physical Requirements: Maintenance people understand the physical nature of their jobs and realize they need to:

• pass a physical exam.
• lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc.
• lift a maximum of one hundred (100) pounds occasionally from floor to chest height.
• lift a maximum of seventy-five (75) pounds periodically throughout each workday.
• lift twenty-five (25) pounds consistently.
• be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.
• be able to push and pull a cart requiring twenty-five (25) pounds of force.
• bend, stoop, and twist while carrying items, buffing, etc.
• see well enough to drive, run the lawn mower, read container labels, measuring equipment, written directions, etc.
• hear well enough to hear equipment alarms, talk on the phone, etc.
• remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.
• have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive the van.
• handle the usual maintenance equipment and supplies (e.g., drill, saw, hammer, paintbrush, cleaning, and maintenance chemicals.)

Key Result Areas:

• Consistently uses the Vetter Health Services Mission, Vision, and Values to guide everyday decisions and actions.
• Demonstrate a consistently positive, respectful, and constructive attitude with both residents and staff.
• Demonstrate initiative, active problem-solving, and a continual desire to improve customer service.
• Provide quality maintenance and preventive maintenance services that keep the grounds and facility clean, safe, comfortable, and in excellent condition.
• Create and maintain an environment that allows each resident to adjust to their limitations and recognize the dignity and worth of each individual.
• Participate in in-service educational classes and meetings directed at improving your ability to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures when performing day-to-day responsibilities.
• Know, understand, and perform responsibilities that meet regulatory and company standards.
• Serve as an effective teacher, model, and consultant for other staff.
• Guide and direct the work of other team members to ensure quality life and quality care are being provided.
• Be a reliable and positive member of the facility’s team.
• Create a cooperative working relationship with other departments.

Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center, a part of the Vetter Senior Living family, has been voted one of the 2023 "Great Places to Work"!

To protect both our team members and the senior population we serve, COVID vaccination is a mandatory condition of employment*, and opportunities to receive the vaccine, free of charge, are available at Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center. *Certain exceptions, on a case-by-case basis, may apply.