POSITION DESCRIPTION
Date: July 2026
Position Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER
Salary: $16/HR- $21/HR
Department: Environmental Services
Reports to: Director of Environmental Services
Position Information: Full Time, 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (no weekends)
Position Description
This position assists with all aspects of building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance including unit inspections, preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance.
Essential Functions
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Follow oral directions
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Follow written directions
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Understand major building systems
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Make repairs to facility equipment and fixtures, including vehicle maintenance
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Follow the preventative maintenance program
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Train with the Maintenance Technician/Director of Environmental Services on HVAC equipment, electrical, plumbing and attain the skills to independently perform these duties
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Assist with maintaining the overall condition of the building and grounds
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Perform waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy
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Attend in-service training programs
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Be available and respond to facility emergencies including on-call procedures
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Observe infection control procedures related to the Maintenance Department
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Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality per the established schedule
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Comply with safety, fire, protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment in maintenance, laundry and housekeeping
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Personally perform all maintenance tasks and functions, routine, emergency, preventative, and otherwise including unit inspections
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Monitor all building systems to ensure continuous operations and efficient usage
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Serve on an on-call basis and respond to campus, equipment, and building emergencies on a timely basis. Carry cell phone and be available for emergency calls 24/7
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Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality
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Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner
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Always Adhere to Residents’ Rights policies
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Assume accountability for data contained in the Staff Handbook
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Relate to residents, families, and staff in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner
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Participate in committee and events on and off the campus
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Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program
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Know, understand and exemplify the Mission and Values of Jennings: Respect, Compassion, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life
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Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Services
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED
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Experience with major building systems maintenance
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Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to building and life safety codes
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HVAC certification preferred
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Demonstrated or capable of learning electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills
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Understands and communicates job related information and directions in English
Occupational Qualifications
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Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
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Prolonged periods of standing, and/or walking, as required by the position
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Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the job-related tasks accurately and efficiently
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Visual, auditory, and verbal abilities necessary to communicate effectively and perform job duties
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, or if required
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Ability to observe all facility safety policies and procedures
Benefits offered by Jennings:
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Possible shift differential pay!
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Health Insurance Plans
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Dental Insurance
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Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account
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Retirement Savings Program (403B)
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Wellness Programs to support fitness and overall health and well being
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Smartchoice Patient Outreach Program, GoodRX, and Nurseline
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Tuition Assistance
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Flexible Scheduling Options
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Faith based, mission driven organization.
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Values of Respect, Compassion, Discovery of Potential, Celebration of Life and Community
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Daily/Weekly Pay with ZaZoon
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Staff Appreciation and Recognition Programs
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Sparkling clean beautiful environment.
About Jennings
Delivering quality care with joy & compassion since 1942, Jennings provides choices as unique as each individual: from a variety of Senior Care options, Rehabilitation Services and Child Care!
Recognized as an Employer of Choice for over a decade! We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, a comfortable work environment, a strong PTO (Personal Time Off) Plan and professional development opportunities.
EEO Statement
Jennings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Disable.
Garfield Heights: This centrally located campus, offers choices from independent living residences to long-term care. We also provide community-based services such as adult day services, child and infant care, short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home care and hospice.
