What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Aide position at RiverMead?
We seek a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Aide. As a Facilities Aide, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our facilities' cleanliness, safety, and functionality. Your responsibilities will include performing general maintenance tasks, monitoring inventory, and assisting with various facilities-related duties. This position requires a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
RiverMead is a not-for-profit, full-service LifeCare Community located in picturesque Peterborough, New Hampshire. As a full-service community, we offer a wide variety of services and amenities to the residents we serve. We offer our staff competitive wages, excellent benefits, including a retirement savings plan and more, paid time off, and the chance to work in a caring and friendly environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Assists in preparing apartments/cottages for new occupancy.
- Responsibilities include painting, basic repairs to mechanical systems, minor repairs to and installation of household appliances, light carpentry and plumbing work, and wall repair.
- Performs general repairs and maintenance in all buildings,s including preventative maintenance.
- Assists with residents' move-in service by performing functions such as hanging pictures, moving furniture, etc.
- Maintains grounds, performing seasonal duties as directed.
- Participates in the snow removal process as directed.
- Please note that you must be available for a rotating on-call schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of two years related experience in general repairs and maintenance preferred
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, and instruction manuals.
- Ability to complete basic math calculations accurately.
- A valid NH driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must be self-directed and dependable.
- Must be a team player with a can-do attitude!
RiverMead offers a positive and supportive work environment as well as a comprehensive salary/benefits package, including:
- HEALTH INSURANCE 75% of the premium paid by RiverMead
- DENTAL INSURANCE 100% paid by RiverMead for employees
- LIFE INSURANCE 100% paid by RiverMead, 1x annual base wages
- SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE 100% paid by RiverMead
- LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE 100% paid by RiverMead
- AAA MEMBER DISCOUNT
- PAID TIME OFF WITH ROLL OVER UP TO 360 HOURS
- 403(B) RETIREMENT PROGRAM WITH UP TO 6% EMPLOYER MATCH
- EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- LEARNING & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- FREE CPR TRAINING
- ON-SITE FITNESS CENTER & SWIMMING POOL AVAILABILITY
- STAFF APPRECIATION EVENTS, CONTESTS, AND RAFFLES
- SUBSIDIZED MEAL PROGRAM
Why Choose RiverMead? Check out our facilities department video here!