Maintenance Assistant (72765)

Assist the Maintenance Director in ensuring the environmental center complies with Federal, State, and Local ordinances, regulations, and building codes. Maintain the center in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition, free from hazards related to electrical, plumbing, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems. Provide quality laundry service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Environmental Services personnel and daily operations to enhance service levels while controlling expenses, staffing, and resolving interdepartmental or personnel issues.
• Process and maintain records for accounts payable, supplies, equipment maintenance, and other departmental business.
• Execute the Company’s preventive maintenance program and record-keeping systems to ensure optimal physical function of the center.
• Develop and maintain a center profile and physical plant history, documenting all maintenance activities, replacement parts, and materials used; track fuel supply.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and building codes.
• Collaborate with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders, and staff on environmental services requests, infection prevention, and service resolution.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, adjusting, lubricating, and cleaning parts as needed (e.g., potty chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, drug carts).
• Repair outdoor chairs and benches; report serious mechanical failures to the Administrator.
• Prioritize and address daily work order requests.
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned areas to ensure cleanliness and compliance with company standards and infection control guidelines.
• Check and adjust light bulbs, exit lights, heat/water temperatures, circuit breakers, refrigeration units, and call-light systems.
• Clean dryers, vents, heat registers, condenser coils, garbage cans, windows, screens, and ice machines.
• Inspect bedrails, toilet seats, grab rails, windows, and screens for security and proper functioning.
• Ensure proper operation of power generators, time clocks, exhaust fans, water fountains, toilets, drains, scales, and elevators.
• Conduct fire drills; test smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and fire doors.
• Recommend and coordinate with independent contractors for repairs beyond in-house capabilities.
• Provide 24-hour on-call emergency maintenance service.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, department head meetings, and required committees.
• Assist in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies.
• Supervise day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.
• Maintain an adequate supply of maintenance materials.
• Prepare resident rooms for new admissions or discharges.
• Maintain grounds, facility, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Problem-solve, plan, organize, and communicate effectively to complete projects.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance work performed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• One to two years of supervisory experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in long-term care preferred.