Kokoro Assisted Living is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to assist with general maintenance repairs and improvements in our community. Kokoro Assisted Living is a non-profit assisted and independent senior living community in San Francisco’s Japantown. Kokoro strives to provide residents with a warm and welcoming community infused with a sense of Japanese culture and family. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting residents with their maintenance requests and ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform general facilities maintenance tasks to maintain safety and smooth operations in the community
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as repairing electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other mechanical equipment
- Inspect and troubleshoot equipment to identify issues and implement solutions promptly.
- Repair resident fixtures, and resolve maintenance requests including changing light bulbs, moving items, installing grab bars, door removal and installation, painting, assistance with technical issues eg TV, phone and assisting with resident move-in and room repairs
- Supervise and coordinate external contractors for specialized maintenance projects
Experience
- Previous experience in facilities maintenance is preferred
- Proficiency in electrical systems maintenance and strong mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting and repairs is desired
- Previous experience utilizing schematics and logic controllers to diagnose and resolve technical problems efficiently is preferred
- Japanese speaking desired, but proficiency in English required for clear communication with team members
Additional responsibilities
- Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting
- Perform other related assignments as required
Accountabilities
- Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor, residents and peers and use it to improve performance
- Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality
- Respect Resident’s Rights
- Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly
- Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork
- Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed